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A George III serpentine mahogany commode circa 1770, in the manner of Henry Hill of Marlborough
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany pine brass
- 84.5cm. high, 124cm. wide, 60cm. deep; 2ft. 9¼in., 4ft. ¾in., 1ft. 11½in.
the moulded top above three mahogany lined graduated long drawers, on splayed feet
Provenance
Lady Barlow, née Margaret Rawlings 1906-1996, Widow of Sir Robert Barlow, Chairman of Metal Box.
Condition
Good general condition and ready to place. The surface re-finished with some minor patching, old marks and scratches consistent with age and 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
This fine commode with its serpentine top, keeled front angles, three graduated drawers and shaped apron and sides can be attributed to the workshop of Henry Hill of Marlborough on stylistic grounds. Hill worked as a cabinet-maker, decorator, auctioneer and furnisher in Marlborough, Wiltshire from the early 1740s until his death in 1778. Despite his provincial origins, Hill worked for some for some of the most sophisticated patrons of his day, including Sir John Delaval of Seaton Delaval ( see L. Wood, `Furniture for Lord Delaval', Journal of the Furniture History Society, 1990, vol. XXVI, pp. 198-222), Paul Methuen of Corsham Court, Henry Hoare at Stourhead and the Duke of Somerset at Maiden Bradley.
For comparison see Sotheby`s New York, `A Celebration of the English Country House', April 5th/6th 2006, lot 428.