A PAIR OF GEORGE III POLYCHROME DECORATED AND PARCEL-GILT SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASES
ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BROOKSHAW CIRCA 1790
A PAIR OF GEORGE III POLYCHROME DECORATED AND PARCEL-GILT SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASES ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BROOKSHAW CIRCA 1790 Each upper section with an arched cresting centering a half-fan medallion and with acanthus leaf cornice above a pair of brass Gothic-glazed doors enclosing three ribbon-tied reed-fronted shelves flanked by panels of climbing flowers, the base with bowed central section above a hinged frieze drawer decorated with floral swags enclosing a writing surface, flanked by painted ovals with landscapes depicting, on one cabinet a villa (Whitton Park) and country house (Shardeloes), and on the other, two rural scenes, divided by reeded panels, above a central door with a ribbon-suspended oval of Cupid disarmed by Euphrosyne on one cabinet, and on the other, Cupid distressed by nymphs within an anthemion border, flanked by doors painted with ribbon-tied roses, above a laurel apron and on turned feet, the decoration refreshed, restoration to cornice 88 in. (224 cm.) high; 48 in. (124 cm.) wide, 17 in. (44 cm.) deep (2)
A PAIR OF GEORGE III POLYCHROME DECORATED AND PARCEL-GILT SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASES
ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BROOKSHAW CIRCA 1790
A PAIR OF GEORGE III POLYCHROME DECORATED AND PARCEL-GILT SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASES ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE BROOKSHAW CIRCA 1790 Each upper section with an arched cresting centering a half-fan medallion and with acanthus leaf cornice above a pair of brass Gothic-glazed doors enclosing three ribbon-tied reed-fronted shelves flanked by panels of climbing flowers, the base with bowed central section above a hinged frieze drawer decorated with floral swags enclosing a writing surface, flanked by painted ovals with landscapes depicting, on one cabinet a villa (Whitton Park) and country house (Shardeloes), and on the other, two rural scenes, divided by reeded panels, above a central door with a ribbon-suspended oval of Cupid disarmed by Euphrosyne on one cabinet, and on the other, Cupid distressed by nymphs within an anthemion border, flanked by doors painted with ribbon-tied roses, above a laurel apron and on turned feet, the decoration refreshed, restoration to cornice 88 in. (224 cm.) high; 48 in. (124 cm.) wide, 17 in. (44 cm.) deep (2)
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
