Lot 86
- 86
A George IV circular mahogany library table, circa 1824-26 and later, almost certainly by Taprell and Holland, the design attributed to Decimus Burton
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany
- 179cm. diameter; 5ft. 11in.
the underside of the detachable top stamped ATHENÆUM twice, on brass castors, top re-veneered in mahogany and formerly with leather inset
Literature
Holland Records Book I, 1824-26, p. 57;
S. Jervis, ‘Holland Sons, and the Furnishing of the Athenæum’, Furniture History, Volume VI, 1970, Furniture History Society, pp. 43-61;
G. Nares, ‘The Athenæum’, Country Life, 6 April 1951, pp. 1018–1022.
S. Jervis, ‘Holland Sons, and the Furnishing of the Athenæum’, Furniture History, Volume VI, 1970, Furniture History Society, pp. 43-61;
G. Nares, ‘The Athenæum’, Country Life, 6 April 1951, pp. 1018–1022.
Condition
In excellent restored condition. The top re-veneered in mahogany by Arthur Brett. Generally with minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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 Athenæum was founded in February 1824 under the aegis of John Wilson Crocker. London clubs had their origins in the coffee-houses and taverns of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries but catered predominantly to the military. Croker sought to address this by creating London’s first ‘Club for Literary and Scientific men and followers of the Fine Arts’. Its instantly recognisable club-house on the corner of Pall Mall and Waterloo Place was built between 1827 and 1830 by architect Decimus Burton. A disciple of John Nash, Burton was only 24 when he won the appointment. We can also ascribe much of club’s furniture and fittings to his designs, most of which was supplied by the firm Taprell and Holland, who later evolved into Holland & Sons. The present table is one of three used in the club Drawing Room, two of which remain in situ, and is probably one of the ‘mahog circular tables 6ft diameter’ described in the Holland Records of items supplied to the Athenæum (Holland Records Book I, 1824-26, p. 57) (fig.1).