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A pair of George III marquetry, mahogany and harewood hanging shelves, circa 1775, in the manner of John Cobb
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- harewood and marquetry
- 101.5cm. high, 82.5cm. wide, 17.5cm. deep; 3ft. 4in., 2ft. 8½in., ¾in.
Provenance
Diswellstown House, Clonsilla, Dublin;
Christie's, London, 17th November 1983, lot 145
Christie's, London, 17th November 1983, lot 145
Condition
In good restored condition and ready to place. Evidence of old repairs around fixing points and some small loses and repairs to banding and veneers.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The restrained use of floral marquetry, often on a sycamore/harewood ground, is commonly associated with the output of London cabinet-maker John Cobb (c.1710-1778). Cobb produced an ‘Extra neat Inlaid Commode’ and two stands en suite for Paul Methuen at Corsham Court which remain in situ though his most extensive commission was for the 6th Earl of Coventry at Croome Court between 1765 and 1773. For a related set of shelves, see R. Edwards and P. Macquoid, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1954, Vol. III, p. 119, fig. 13.