- 74
Pontypool, Wales
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Two Trays Mounted as Tables
- painted and gilt-tôle, painted wood
- Both trays probably first half 19th century.
the oval tray depicting a landscape, the other tilt-top example with a couple in a wood, later mounted as tables (larger 56 by 77 by 60cm., 22 by 30¼ by 23½in)
Provenance
The first possibly acquired from Colefax & Fowler, ‘a circular Tole Peint Tray’ for £28 10s, ‘mounting above Tray on Stand’ for £6 2s 6d, 9 February 1950, (Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79840)
Literature
The second photographed in Vivien's bedroom at Durham Cottage, Chelsea before 1954;
Anthony Denney, 'The Oliviers off stage', House and Garden, May 1958, p. 64, the first illustrated in Vivien's drawing room at Eaton Square, Belgravia.
Anthony Denney, 'The Oliviers off stage', House and Garden, May 1958, p. 64, the first illustrated in Vivien's drawing room at Eaton Square, Belgravia.
Condition
Both with distress from age and use. Losses to paint. Flaking to paint. Both stands later.
Circular example size 51.5cm. by 66cm.
Gallery inspection or additional images recommended.
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"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."