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A Regency brass-inlaid rosewood sofa table circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- BRASS ROSEWOOD MAHOGANY BEECH BRONZE
- 75.5cm. high, 170cm. wide extended, 73cm. deep; 2ft. 5¾in., 5ft. 7in., 2ft. 4¾in.
attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the top with cut brass borders and line inlay above two drawers to each side, on standard end supports and bronze feet
Condition
This piece is in `Country house' condition. The top has a beautiful colour but has old scratches throughtout. It is also lacking brass stringing and there are some losses to the brass foliate decoration. The handles to the drawers are later and there are some losses to veneers around the drawers which could easily be restored.
"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 table can be attributed to Gillows of Lancaster for a variety of reasons. The quality of the timbers used and overall quality of construction typify the work of this firm. Other reasons for linking the present table with this firm are the unusual technique of laying the veneers from end to end to the top of a sofa table which is a technique largely used by Gillows and which can be seen in a pair of sofa tables supplied by Gillows to Stephen Tempest of Broughton Hall, illustrated in Susan E Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, 2008, 2 vols., Vol. I., pl. 268. The form of the brass inlay to the top also relates closely to that seen on a writing table supplied by Gillows for Hackwood Park, illustrated Susan E. Stuart, op. cit. pl. 309.