拍品 17
- 17
A REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD WRITING TABLE, CIRCA 1810, ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN MCLEAN |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- rosewood
- 73cm. high, 107cm. wide, 68.5cm. deep; 2ft. 5in., 3ft. 6in., 2ft. 3in.
the green leather inset top above two frieze and opposing dummy drawers, on brass cappings and castors
來源
Acquired from Mallett, 9 September 1977.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The leather inset top attractively worn and possibly the original. Brass mounts would benefit from a polish according to taste. Two small losses to veneers above one drawer (see catalogue image) and some repairs and replacements to other areas of veneer. Legs with repairs breaks. Parcel to stretcher gilding with losses. Excellent quality and very smart.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
As with the previous bonheur-du-jour, lot 16, the offered table exhibits the quality and calibre associated with John McLean and Son (1770-1825). It clearly demonstrates the firms Gallic inspired designs and utilises elements, such as the cedar lined drawers and superior brass mounting, which would be expected of the Marylebone based cabinet makers. An almost identical example of the present table, also ascribed as in the manner of McLean and formerly in the collection of the Earl of Shaftesbury, St. Giles’s House, Dorset, sold Christie’s London, 20 November 1986, lot 124. For further discussion on the firm see lot 16 and Simon Redburn, 'John McLean and Son', Furniture History, 1978, vol. XIV, pp. 31-37.