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A late 18th century Sheraton period secretaire cabinet in satinwood of exceptional colour and figuring with purpleheart panels, rosewood crossbanding and feathered boxwood stringing throughout; the upper section with an inlaid dog's tooth parquetry cornice above two glazed doors with urn shaped astragals topped by a carved foliate finial and supported on carved swags running down to further carved foliage, the cabinet lined in silk with glass shelves and with inset top lighting; the lower section comprising of a fitted secretaire drawer retaining its original gilded handles, opening to reveal an arrangement of small drawers, arcaded pigeon holes and secret drawers in the form of pilasters with simulated painted stop-fluting, flanking a central cupboard, the writing surface inset with old gilt tooled leather, above cupboard doors with two fitted tray slides, all terminating in elegent outswept feet with a shaped apron. English, circa 1790 Height: 7ft 61/2 in (230 cm) Width: 433/4 in (111 cm) Depth: 22 in (56 cm) Literature: Illustrated in C. Musgrave, 'Adam and Hepplewhite Furniture', 1966, plate 173. The distinctive glazing bars on the doors relate to a design published by Hepplewhite, 'The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', 3rd edition, 1794, plate 40. |
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| Exposant: MALLETT | |
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Title:
George III Satinwood Secretaire Cabinet
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Catégorie:
Meubles - Bibliothèques
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| Epoque: 1700 - 1800 | Prix: |
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N° 507
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