A PAIR OF GEORGE II PADOUK AND AMARANTH CORNER BEDSIDE TABLES

ATTRIBUTED TO WRIGHT AND ELWICK

Details

A PAIR OF GEORGE II PADOUK AND AMARANTH CORNER BEDSIDE TABLES
Attributed to Wright and Elwick
Each with a serpentine-fronted moulded triangular top inlaid with a foliage spray, above four simulated small drawers, on square legs, one side of the reverse open, previously with faced block feet, weighted with lead
30¼ in. (76.5 cm.) high; 24½ in. (62 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43.5 cm.) deep (2)

Provenance

Charles, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham (d. 1782) for Wentworth Woodhouse and by descent to his nephew
William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam (d. 1833) and by descent.

Lot Essay

The attribution to Wright and Elwick of these rare corner bedside tables is based on their use of unusual timbers and the distinctive crossed palm inlay in the top which is almost identical to those on the tops of the commode in the following lot 65.

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