Lot Essay
The music-stand is conceived in the Louis XVI manner popularised in the 1860s by firms such as Holland and Sons (see: R.W. Symonds and B. Whineray, Victorian Furniture, London, 1962).
IN THE MANNER OF HOLLAND & SONS
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A VICTORIAN BIRD'S-EYE MAPLE AND PARCEL-GILT DUET MUSIC-STAND
In the manner of Holland & Sons
The panelled music-stand with ribbon-tied cresting, on an adjustable telescopic support and ring-turned spreading column with upspringing acanthus band and laurel band, on downswept square legs headed by square paterae, with scrolled feet with trailing foliage, restorations
19½ in. (59.5 cm.) wide; 54½ in. (138.5 cm.) high, closed; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep
In the manner of Holland & Sons
The panelled music-stand with ribbon-tied cresting, on an adjustable telescopic support and ring-turned spreading column with upspringing acanthus band and laurel band, on downswept square legs headed by square paterae, with scrolled feet with trailing foliage, restorations
19½ in. (59.5 cm.) wide; 54½ in. (138.5 cm.) high, closed; 18½ in. (47 cm.) deep