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A George III mahogany serpentine commode circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany pine beech oak
- 80.5cm. high, 115cm. wide, 62.5cm.deep; 2ft. 7¾in., 3ft. 9½in., 2ft. ¾in.
attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with a moulded top above a frieze drawer with an inset baize lined brushing slide above three further graduated drawers, on bracket feet
Provenance
Lady Barlow, Wendover, Buckinghamshire ( d.1996).
Condition
This piece has been re-finished. The top has several thin age cracks and there are also thin age cracks to the sides. Old marks and scratches. Good general condition.
"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
A design for a related commode by Gillows is illustrated in Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, 1995, pl 117, see illustration. The present commode is of a quality normally associated with the oeuvre of this firm. The well figured veneers and exceptional quality of construction are typical. The particular form of the bracket feet is also of a type particularly associated with the firm. For comparison see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, 2008, pl. 610 and 611.