Lot Essay
This imposing piece of furniture recalls the rich Grecian Baroque-revival furniture supplied by Gillows Oxford Street in the 1820s and 30s.
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CIRCA 1830, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS
Details
A RARE GEORGE IV BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE FOLIO CABINET
CIRCA 1830, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS
The boulle foliate marquetry top above a Greek key inlaid frieze and patera inlaid base, with central brass-grille folio cabinet flanked by foliate carved legs on hidden castors
33½ in. (85 cm.) high
CIRCA 1830, IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS
The boulle foliate marquetry top above a Greek key inlaid frieze and patera inlaid base, with central brass-grille folio cabinet flanked by foliate carved legs on hidden castors
33½ in. (85 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage