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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY THREE-PEDESTAL DINING TABLE, CIRCA 1859 |
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- height 28 in., width 69 in., total extended length 17 ft.
- 71 cm, 175 cm, 518 cm
with two D-shaped end sections carved with the Egremont coat of arms and now with a leaf permanently attached; the brass caps stamped Cope's Patent; one extra leaf
Provenance
Supplied to George Wyndham (1787-1869), probably on his creation as 1st Baron Leconfield in 1859, Petworth House, West Sussex
Charles William Dyson Perrins (1864-1958), Davenham, Malvern, Worcestershire
Christie's London, July 4, 1991, lot 151 (£48,000)
Christie's London, November 13, 1997, lot 170 (£160,000)
Charles William Dyson Perrins (1864-1958), Davenham, Malvern, Worcestershire
Christie's London, July 4, 1991, lot 151 (£48,000)
Christie's London, November 13, 1997, lot 170 (£160,000)
Condition
Top in good condition with scattered scratches, marks and minor discolouration consistent with age and use. Underframe support has been altered with later underframe at both ends permanently joining each D-shaped end to the adjacent leaf. There is one additional leaf. Leaf attached to central pedestal with slight variations in carving and slightly different coloured timber, possibly replaced.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of England's greatest stately homes, Petworth House was constructed for the Percy family in the late 17th century. In 1750 the estate passed to George Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837), a notable art collector and friend and patron of J.M.W. Turner. The 3rd Earl died with no surviving legitimate heir, and the house passed to his natural son Col. George Wyndham, whom Queen Victoria created Baron Leconfield in 1859. The table may have been commissioned at this time to commemorate his elevation.
The table was later owned by Charles William Dyson Perrins, heir to the Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce fortune and also owner of the Worcester Porcelain Factory. On his death in 1958 the table was gifted to the factory and used from 1967 at the company's offices at 30 Curzon Street, London W1.
The table was later owned by Charles William Dyson Perrins, heir to the Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce fortune and also owner of the Worcester Porcelain Factory. On his death in 1958 the table was gifted to the factory and used from 1967 at the company's offices at 30 Curzon Street, London W1.