Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art
Furniture, Clocks & Works of Art
A pair of George II carved giltwood torchères, second quarter 18th century, after a design by Alexis Loir
Lot Closed
May 18, 02:30 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A pair of George II carved giltwood torchères
second quarter 18th century, after a design by Alexis Loir
the circular tops with egg-and-dart borders and supported by female figures on an imbricated tripod base with winged putti, labelled to underside 'International Art Treasures Exhibition / Bath 1973 / Exhibit No. 91', re-gilt
145.5cm. high; 4ft. 9 1/4 in.
Probably supplied John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett (c. 1668–1743), Hinton House, Somerset;
thence by descent until sold Sotheby's London, 1 November 1968, lot 62;
with Mallett, London, 1973;
with Partridge, London, 1974;
Christie's London, 23 May 2018, lot 104.
thence by descent until sold Sotheby's London, 1 November 1968, lot 62;
with Mallett, London, 1973;
with Partridge, London, 1974;
Christie's London, 23 May 2018, lot 104.
The Assembly Rooms, Bath, International Art Treasures Exhibition, 1973, No. 91.