A REGENCY BLACK AND GILT-JAPANNED DUET MUSIC-STAND

CIRCA 1810, ATTRIBUTED TO SEBASTIAN ERARD

Details

A REGENCY BLACK AND GILT-JAPANNED DUET MUSIC-STAND
CIRCA 1810, ATTRIBUTED TO SEBASTIAN ERARD
The lattice-work sloping rests flanked by articulated brass sconces, on a fluted telescopic shaft and tripod base with brass claw-and-ball feet
48½ in. (143 cm.) high (minimum); 20 in. (51 cm.) wide

Literature

R. Randal Philips, 'Avenue House, Ampthill, Bedfordshire', Country Life, 2 December 1922, p.745, illustrated in the Saloon.
C. Hussey, 'Avenue House, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, The Residence of Prof. A.E. Richardson, F.S.A., F.R.I.B.A.', Country Life, 8 December 1934, p.615, illustrated in The Saloon

Exhibited

Wembley, London, The British Empire Exhibition, April - October 1924

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Lot Essay

This music stand was loaned by Professor Sir Albert Richardson in 1924 for display in the Regency room at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, along with the central fragment of the carpet from the throne room at Carlton House.
An almost identical duet-stand by Erard is held in the collection of the National Trust at Attingham Park, Shropshire.

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