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A pair of George III harewood, satinwood and fruitwood floral marquetry inlaid cabinets-on-stands, circa 1790, attributed to Ince & Mayhew
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- harewood, satinwood and fruitwood
- 116cm. high, 49cm. wide, 31cm. deep; 3ft. 9¾in., 1ft. 7¼in., 1ft. ¼in.
each with satinwood banded and decorated with floral marquetry inlaid cupboard doors, opening to reveal nine short drawers, the stand with a shaped apron and square tapering legs ending on block feet
Exhibited
International Art Treasures Exhibition, Bath, 1972, lot 55A & 55B;
Fanfare for Europe, British Art Market Exhibition, 1973
Fanfare for Europe, British Art Market Exhibition, 1973
Condition
An elegant and delicate pair of cabinets in good conserved condition. The marquetry flowers to the left cover door of one have lifted, but have been secured. The legs with some minor restoration to the top, the front right leg of one with some heavy restoration, possibly as the result of a break. The right cover door to one with an age crack. Both with old marks and scratches, typical of wear 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
These richly inlaid cabinets are conceived in the 'French antique manner' which rose to prominence under George III in the 1770s. This cabinet, like a related fine-inlaid one at Saltram, Devon might possibly be the work of the celebrated Golden Square firm of John Mayhew and William Ince (G. Wills, English Furniture 1760-1900, London, 1971, fig. 87).
A related cabinet-on-stand was sold Christie’s London, Dealing in Excellence: A Celebration of Hostpur and Jeremy, 20 November 2008, lot 26.