- 36
Edward William Godwin (1863 - 1942), attributed to
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A cabinet
- 156.5cm. high by 130cm. wide by 36cm. deep;
- 5ft 1½in., 4ft 3in., 1ft 2¼in.
ebonised wood with gilt decoration, the mirrored rear cornice above an arrangement of three open shelves with spindle supports, flanked by panelled ebony cupboard doors inset with painted and gilded wooden panels, enclosing a shelved interior, on turned cup-and-cover legs joined by an undertier
Condition
A decorative piece of good overall appearance. There is some wear and retouching to ebonised surface in places. There are old marks and scratches consistent with age and use, in particular to the undertier. There is some wear to the wooden panels, which have some scratching and possible hairline cracking. Turned spindles of the central section all slightly loose. Mirror glasses with some minor foxing. Overall, a striking piece ready for use.
"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
There are a number of similarities between this cabinet and line drawings of sideboards in William Watt, Art Furniture from Designs by E.W. Godwin, F.S.A., London, 1877.