- 125
A Singaporean carved and polychrome stand, mid-19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- painted wood
- 68cm. high, 58cm. deep; 2ft. 3¾in., 1ft. 11in.
with a later lead liner
Provenance
Reputedly presented to the Marquess and Marchioness of Dalhousie by the merchants of Singapore in 1850
Condition
This stand is in good original condition, with minor marks and scratches overall and areas of wear to the gilt and lacquered surfaces. There are overall minor losses on the carving, most notably on the inset friezes and on the feet. The later lead liner is tarnished. This piece will benefit from a light clean.
"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
According to family tradition this was used to support a massive parasol, however, it could well have been the stand for lot 119 and therefore formed part of an enormous torchére.
Lord and Lady Dalhousie voyaged to Singapore in 1850. In a letter to Sir George Couper, Dalhousie recalls ‘in the crowd, at my landing, there were members of seventeen different nations!! It is a wonderful place – thirty years ago a piratical fishing village – now an immense rendezvous far all nations, with nearly 60,000 permanent inhabitants’ (Ed. J. G. A. Baird, Private letters of Marquess of Dalhousie, London, 1910, p. 112-113). An obelisk was built to commemorate the visit, which once stood outside Raffles and is now located on the North Bank in Downton Core.
Lord and Lady Dalhousie voyaged to Singapore in 1850. In a letter to Sir George Couper, Dalhousie recalls ‘in the crowd, at my landing, there were members of seventeen different nations!! It is a wonderful place – thirty years ago a piratical fishing village – now an immense rendezvous far all nations, with nearly 60,000 permanent inhabitants’ (Ed. J. G. A. Baird, Private letters of Marquess of Dalhousie, London, 1910, p. 112-113). An obelisk was built to commemorate the visit, which once stood outside Raffles and is now located on the North Bank in Downton Core.