- 226
Style of Mayhew & Ince
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Vivien's Desk Box
- satinwood, fruitwood, boxwood, ebony and harewood, ivory
- 10 by 34.5 by 30.5cm., 4 by 13½ by 12in.
- Made in the early 19th century.
with a pen drawer to one side, the green silk damask lined interior with two ivory mounted pen drawers
Literature
Anon, 'The Olivier Cottage is Close by the Thames' The Sydney Morning Herald, 25 February 1954, illustrated Vivien's bedroom, Durham Cottage, Chelsea;
Anthony Denney, ‘The Oliviers off stage’, House and Garden, May 1958, p. 67;
Martin Wood, John Fowler, Prince of Decorators, London, 2007, p. 82.
Anthony Denney, ‘The Oliviers off stage’, House and Garden, May 1958, p. 67;
Martin Wood, John Fowler, Prince of Decorators, London, 2007, p. 82.
Condition
A pretty box. Veneers with some cracks and lifting. Some spotting from old worm. Top slightly warped. Silk lining with tears. Old, marks, splits and scratches with age and use. Lovely quality. Would benefit from a 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."