Classic Design Including Property of the Marquess of Anglesey
Classic Design Including Property of the Marquess of Anglesey
Property from Ollerton Grange: an Interior by Robert Kime (lots 92-168)
Lot Closed
April 11, 03:44 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the square top with cantered corners and the ebonised rosewood in a lattice parquetry arrangement, extending by means of a ratchet mechanism to include one narrower and five wider additional later leaves of conforming lattice decoration, the base and legs with applied early elements, carved strapwork and masks in the antiquarian style, on turned feet with concealed ceramic castors
732.5cm high, 144.5cm wide, 510cm wide when extended, 144cm deep; 24ft., 4ft. 8 ¾in., 16ft. 8 ¾in.
Please note that this lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries, but we would be happy to arrange a viewing by appointment at our warehouse in Greenford. To enquire, please contact cameron.dileo@sothebys.com.
Auckland Castle, County Durham.
Jeremy Musson, 'Auckland Castle, Durham; the Seat of the Bishops of Durham', Country Life, 4th December 2003, p.84, fig.4.