A GEORGE II WALNUT DISPLAY CABINET-ON-STAND

CIRCA 1730

Details

A GEORGE II WALNUT DISPLAY CABINET-ON-STAND
Circa 1730
The rectangular upper section with molded cornice above a pair of glazed bevelled doors enclosing shelves and one scalloped display bracket, the sides similarly glazed, the base with featherbanded faux-panelled frieze centering a shell and foliate-carved apron, on slightly cabriole legs headed by leafy scrolls, on pad feet, formerly with further display brackets
70in. (179cm.) high, 35in. (89cm.) wide, 14in. (37cm.) deep

Lot Essay

This walnut china-cabinet on stand with Venus-shell cartouche and acanthus-wrapped legs can be compared to an example attributed to cabinet-maker Giles Grendey (d.1780), sold Christie's London, 13 November 1997, lot 36.