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THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MISS JULIA LOWENTHAL SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION (LOTS 50-190)

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DEMI-LUNE COMMODE

THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

Details

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DEMI-LUNE COMMODE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The demi-lune top above a leather-lined slide and three graduated mahogany-lined drawers, the two upper drawers with divisions, between pilasters and with a door at each side the left door enclosing a shelf, the right door enclosing three shelves, on tapering feet, the handles apparently original
31 in. (79 cm.) high; 45½ in. (115.5 cm.) wide; 21½ in. (54.5 cm.) deep

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This elliptic form of commode, introduced around 1780, was popularised in 1788 by Messrs A. Hepplewhite & Co's Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide; while that year's sketch-book of Gillows of London and Lancaster also featured one such chest of drawers flanked by corner commodes (L. Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, Royston, 1995, no. 121).

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