Lot Essay
A very closely related pair of rosewood sofas supplied by Gillows in 1823 to Lord Newborough for Glynllifon, Caernarvonshire, was sold Christie's London, 9 March 2000, lot 102.
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ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825
Details
A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD SOFA
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825
Re-upholstered in red, green and beige velvet, with two bolsters, on hidden castors, the reverse carved with scrolls and conforming half-paterae
91 in. (231 cm.) wide
ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825
Re-upholstered in red, green and beige velvet, with two bolsters, on hidden castors, the reverse carved with scrolls and conforming half-paterae
91 in. (231 cm.) wide
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