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Edward William Godwin (1833 - 1886) for Collinson and Lock
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- An occasional table
- 73cm. high by 50cm. square;
- 2ft 4¾in., 1ft 7¾in.
mahogany and Hungarian ash veneer, inlaid with stringing, the top with a band of star motifs, on tapering legs with an undertier joined by vertical and diagonal stretchers
Condition
A decorative piece of good overall appearance. Re-polished overall, with some traces of glue visible on joints. Top slightly bowed. Slightly wobbly. Veneer to one edge missing a section of approximately 1 inch, and continuing to separate. An attractive table ready for use or display.
"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 line drawing of a similar table is shown in William Watt, Art Furniture from Designs by E.W. Godwin, F.S.A., London, 1877, pl. 15 (as seen on the right), and Collinson and Lock are known to have executed special versions of Godwin's design to their clients' requirements. For another example with the continuous stretcher beneath the top, see Susan Soros, The Secular Furniture of E.W. Godwin, New Haven, 1999, no. 212. (see right)