The Silk Road: Orientalist Paintings and Furniture from a Belgravia Residence
The Silk Road: Orientalist Paintings and Furniture from a Belgravia Residence
Auction Closed
November 9, 04:41 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Transitional gilt-bronze mounted, tulipwood, amaranth and marquetry secrétaire à abattant, circa 1775, in the manner of A.L. Gilbert
the brèche d'Alep marble top above a frieze drawer inlaid with green-stained foliate scrolls, on a drop front opening to reveal a fitted interior comprising pigeon holes, six drawers and a tooled black leather writing surface, the lower section with two cupboard doors opening to a safe and two drawers, extensively inlaid with landscapes and classical ruins, trophies and stylized foliage
134cm. high, 91cm. wide, 43cm. deep; 4ft. 4¾in., 2ft. 11¾in., 1ft. 5 in.
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