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A pair of George I cream painted and parcel-gilt torchères circa 1720
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- paint, wood
- 123cm. high, 59cm. wide; 4ft. ½in., 1ft. 11¼in.
of panelled hexagonal baluster from, carved with acanthus and husks, on boldly scrolled tripods, re-painted
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. I, 1913, p.209, in the North Drawing Room; A pair of Italian [sic] Torchéres, white enamelled and gilt carved scrolls and appliqués with circular tops on scroll tripods. 50" high.
Photographed in the Gallery, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Photographed in the Gallery, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Condition
Later decorated with losses to paint work revealing original gilt-surface and revealing timber core. Tops crudely re-attached. Minor losses to carved detail. Large chip to the base of the stem. Loss to scrolled carving on one leg.
"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 design of the present pair of torchères can be related to the work of James Moore, the elder, who supplied George I with suites of furniture – ‘triads’ comprising table, mirror and pair of torchères. A table and a pair of torchères, dated from 1724 and made for the Privy Chamber in the King’s apartments at Kensington Palace, are amongst the most accomplished works by Moore and both use the same baluster shape pedestal design seen in the present lot. This element is a development from designs seen in pieces delivered by the royal cabinet-makers to George I predecessors, the Pelletiers and Gerrit Jensen. These French inspired royal torchères also share with the present lot the same decorative treatment to the faceted baluster, with alternating acanthus carved and bell-flower trails, the S-shaped tripod legs and acanthus carved flared support to top. James Moore also supplied similar torchères to Blenheim, now lost.