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A George II mahogany and Chinese black and gold-lacquer centre table Irish, circa 1740
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany pine beech lacquer
- 71.5cm high, 67.5cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 2ft. 4in., 2ft. 2½in., 1ft. 5¾in.
the moulded rectangular top with an inset Chinese black and gilt lacquer panel decorated with a Chinese landscape with figures and birds, and with a black japanned moulded edge with re-entrant corners, above a frieze drawer and a simulated frieze drawer to the reverse, above a shaped apron, on cabriole legs and scrolled feet
Provenance
The Property of a Gentleman, Christie's London, 23 April 1998, lot 110.
Literature
The Knight of Glin and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, p. 241, no. 156.
Condition
Overall this table is in excellent condition. The Chinese lacquer panel has some characteristic age cracks and there is wear to the japanning throughout. This panel is earlier than the table and has been backed for support to fit to the frame. Some losses to carving on rear left hand foot.
"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 fashion for lacquer and oriental wares in early eighteenth century Ireland was as equally developed as in England and the rest of Europe. An inventory of the furnishings of Kileen Castle, Co. Meath, of 23 March 1736 record numerous japanned pieces including '1 Square Japan Table' in the tea Room, and '1 Japan'd Square Table' in the Green Room, see A. Coleridge and D. Fitzgerald, 'Eighteenth Century Irish Furniture: A Provincial Manifestation', Apollo, October 1966, p.286.