Lot Essay
A George I gilt-gesso table, formerly in the possession of H.R.H. The Duke of Kent is included in this sale as lot 76.
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SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE II GILTWOOD AND GILT-GESSO MIRROR
SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular bevelled later plate in a gadrooned frame surrounded by lozenges and foliage on a punched ground, surmounted by an open scrolled pediment centred by a cartocuhe and with shaped apron centred by a shell, the reverse with silver dedicatory plaque inscribed 'A Wedding Gift to The Duke of Kent from the following members of his family, November 29th 1934 ... ', refreshments to gesso and gilding, the cartouche possibly later
67 x 34½ in. (170 x 87.5 cm.)
SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The rectangular bevelled later plate in a gadrooned frame surrounded by lozenges and foliage on a punched ground, surmounted by an open scrolled pediment centred by a cartocuhe and with shaped apron centred by a shell, the reverse with silver dedicatory plaque inscribed 'A Wedding Gift to The Duke of Kent from the following members of his family, November 29th 1934 ... ', refreshments to gesso and gilding, the cartouche possibly later
67 x 34½ in. (170 x 87.5 cm.)
Provenance
Presented to H.R.H. The Duke of Kent (1902-1942) on the occasion of his marriage to H.R.H Princess Marina of Greece, 29 November 1934.
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 9 July 1992, lot 113.
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 9 July 1992, lot 113.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.