A walnut glazed bookcase

ATTRIBUTED TO J. G. CRACE AFTER A DESIGN BY A.W.N. PUGIN, CIRCA 1852/3

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A walnut glazed bookcase
Attributed to J. G. Crace after a design by A.W.N. Pugin, circa 1852/3
Carved below the top with alternating flowers and formalised foliate motifs, the uprights finely carved with a design of scales, central pair of glazed doors flanked by single glazed doors, enclosing shelves edged with scalloped red leather fringes gilt stamped with tudor roses, elaborate brass hinges, handles and lock-plates
74in. (188cm.) wide; 52½in. (133.3cm.) high; 17¾in. (45cm.) deep

拍品專文

This design of this piece is close to that of a number of variant forms created by Crace for James Watt at Abney Hall, Cheshire in 1851/2 and derives from Pugin's design of 1849 for Eastnor Hall. Pugin collaborated with Crace on the overall scheme for Abney Hall and submitted a number of designs for decorative details early 1852. After Pugin's death, Crace was left to complete the commission, using both Pugin's designs and his own creations inspired by Pugin originals. The metalware on the present piece is almost certainly made by Hardman's of Birmingham to an original Pugin design.
For further details of Crace's work at Abney Hall, see: Megan Aldrich, John Gregory Crace at Abney Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum Album, Vol. 5, 1986.