CIRCA 1820-30

Details

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD TEA TABLES
CIRCA 1820-30
The fold-over tops with foliate-carved border on tapering lotus-carved column with shaped rectangular plinth on paw feet
28 1/2 in. (72 cm.) high; 36 1/2 in. (93 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep

Provenance

A Tribute to John Fowler; Christie's, London, 14 September 2006, lot 329.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

A related pair of card-tables with similar foliate-carved edge was supplied in 1814 to George Home (1747-1820) for Paxton House, Berwickshire, by the Edinburgh cabinet-maker William Trotter (d. 1833) at a cost of £12.15.0. each and described as '2 large eliptic Card Tables to match'. The tables were supplied en suite with a matching sofa table with similar shell-enriched edge and paw feet (F. Bamford, A Dictionary of Edinburgh Furniture Makers, Leeds, 1983, p. 120 & pl. 61 and Paxton House, guide book, Norwich, 1993, pl. 34, showing the pair of card-tables and sofa table in situ in the Library).

A related pair with foliage-wrapped stems and shaped platforms was sold anonymously, Bonhams, London, 12 February 2002, lot 84 (£9,000).

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