The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian | The Townhouse
The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian | The Townhouse
A Pair of George III Satinwood, Sabicu, Tulipwood-Banded, Marquetry and Giltwood Pier Tables, Circa 1775
Live auction begins on:
February 8, 03:00 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Bid
25,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
the semi-elliptical cross-banded tops inlaid with a lambrequin and floral scrolled design, over leaf-carved, beaded and fluted friezes, with a ribbon-twist lower border, on turned and fluted tapering legs, previously but probably not originally painted white, re-gilt
height 35 ¼ in.; width 55 ¾ in.; depth 21 ¾ in.
89.5 cm; 141.5 cm; 55.5 cm
Probably commissioned by John Smith for the Drawing Room at Combe Hay Manor, Somerset c.1775;
By descent to his son, Colonel Smith Leigh (died without issue 1833);
Sold with the house to Samuel Butler, c.1833;
Sold with the house to Mr Smart;
Thence by descent to his son George Smart (d.1939);
Sold with the house to Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson, 1939;
Sotheby's, The Charles & Barbara Robertson Collection: The Contents of Combe Hay, 16 December 2002, lot 127;
Pelham Galleries, London;
From whom acquired by Aso O. Tavitian, 23 October 2003.
G. Nares, 'Combe Hay Manor, Somerset – II', Country Life, 16 March 1951, p.784, fig.5.
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