Treasures
Treasures
Property from the Hamilton Collection, Lennoxlove House, East Lothian
Auction Closed
July 6, 02:09 PM GMT
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Hamilton Collection, Lennoxlove House, East Lothian
A George II carved giltwood side table, probably to a design by William Kent and executed by James Richards
circa 1730
with an associated veneered alabaster top, the Vitruvian scroll carved frieze centered by a cartouche with a lion mask, the front legs composed of winged eagles supporting festoons of oak leaves and with leaf carved 's-scroll' back legs with reserves of 'fishscale', each leg ending in block feet, later gildingover a grey/white paint and gilt-heightened surface
93.5cm. high, 165cm. wide, 80cm. deep; 3ft. ¾in., 5ft. 5in., 2ft. 7½in.