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A Regency mahogany trunk stand by Gillows circa 1810
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 31 in.; width 35 in.; depth 21 in.
- 78.7 cm; 88.9 cm; 53.3 cm
Stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER to the front right corner of the stand. The underside with an old paper label inscribed PICKFORDS LD / Trev... / 55.
Provenance
Sold, Christie's, London, July 6, 2000, lot 46 (£32,250)
Condition
Very good condition; the rack with some bruises and scratches consistent with age and use; the front left corner of the rack with some deep old scratches and with a ring stain; overall with some minor wear and scratches to the edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present trunk-stand is typical of the high quality work of the Gillows firm and is of a standard form found in a number of similar stands Gillows made in the first quarter of the 19th century. The present stand is very unusual in that it has a back. Eight similar stands with reeded legs and without backs were supplied by Gillows to Wilbraham Egerton for Tatton Park, Cheshire in 1812, each at the cost of £1 16s 0d. (N. Goodison and J. Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park', Furniture History, 1970, pp. 11 and 12, fig. 14A). Another similar stand with reeded legs but without a back was supplied by Gillows in 1807 to Lord Montgomerie of Coilsfield (see S. E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, Woodbridge, 2008, vol. II, p. 125, pl. 673).