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A late Victorian satinwood cross-banded and fiddleback mahogany Carlton House desk by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mahogany, satinwood, leather
- 97cm. high, 129cm. wide, 66cm. deep; 3ft. 2¼in., 4ft. 2¾in., 2ft. 2in.
the top with a gallery and eight drawers and two cupboards and a central concealed compartment, above three further drawers, on square tapering legs, stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Michael Winner (1935 - 2013) until sold Sotheby's London, 29 April 2014, lot 105.
Condition
Overall this desk in good condition and ready to place. The piece has been re-polished and the leather top is replaced with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Minor losses/warping to veneers and one of the handles is chipped. There is lifting to some banding. With overall marks and scratches which are consistant and do not detract. Stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER on one of the drawers. With two keys.
"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
Comparative Literature
Hugh Roberts, `The First Carlton House Table?', Furniture History Journal, 1995, pp. 124-128 Early references to desks of this type are discussed in Hugh Roberts, op. cit. pp. 124-128. Using an entry from the Prince of Wales' accounts in the Royal Archives, he is able to establish that a table of this form was supplied directly to the Prince for Carlton House by John Kerr, one of the Prince's favoured cabinet-makers, in the late 18th century.
‘Feb 5 1790
To a Large Elegant Sattinwood Writing table containing 15 Drawers and two Cupboards Top covered with superfine Green Cloth to rise Occasionally the whole Varnish'd and Polish'd Compleat
£20’
Hugh Roberts, `The First Carlton House Table?', Furniture History Journal, 1995, pp. 124-128 Early references to desks of this type are discussed in Hugh Roberts, op. cit. pp. 124-128. Using an entry from the Prince of Wales' accounts in the Royal Archives, he is able to establish that a table of this form was supplied directly to the Prince for Carlton House by John Kerr, one of the Prince's favoured cabinet-makers, in the late 18th century.
‘Feb 5 1790
To a Large Elegant Sattinwood Writing table containing 15 Drawers and two Cupboards Top covered with superfine Green Cloth to rise Occasionally the whole Varnish'd and Polish'd Compleat
£20’