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A pair of mahogany library cabinets 2nd quarter 19th century, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- MAHOGANY PINE BRASS LEATHER
- 79.5cm. high, 54cm. wide, 41cm.; 2ft. 7¼in., 1ft. 9¼in., 1ft. 4in.
one with a tooled leather inset top above a cupboard door and sides mounted with leather book spines, fitted inside with three shelves, the other with a leather inset top above three open shelves with leather book spines, both on concealed castors, (one tooled leather top replaced)
Condition
Generally these two cabinets are in excellent condition. They have been repolished and are ready to place. As stated one leather top is a later replacedment. Both tops have old marks and stains which do not detract.
"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
The present bookcases relate closely to a design in the Gillows Estimate Sketch books for a bookcase made in 1831 for Ferguson & Co., the London partners, see illustration. See a similar example illustrated in Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, 2008, 2 vols., vol.I, p.382. For further comparison see Sotheby`s Important Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks, London, 6th December 2011, lot 144, sold £22,000.