Live Auction 16214Rooms as Portraits: Michael S. Smith, Eaton Square, London
A REGENCY KINGWOOD-CROSSBANDED SATINWOOD BREAKFRONT LOW BOOKCASE
Lot 255

A REGENCY KINGWOOD-CROSSBANDED SATINWOOD BREAKFRONT LOW BOOKCASE

CIRCA 1820-25, AFTER A DESIGN BY GILLOWS

Closed12 September 2018

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GBP 32,500

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A REGENCY KINGWOOD-CROSSBANDED SATINWOOD BREAKFRONT LOW BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1820-25, AFTER A DESIGN BY GILLOWS
The indigenous fossil marble top with reeded edge above three bays containing adjustable shelves, the central bay enclosed by mirrored doors, on reeded bun feet, the mirror plates probably associated
36 ¾ in. (93.5 cm.) high; 71 in. (180.5 cm.) wide; 18 in. (46 cm.) deep

Acquired from Godson & Coles, London, 2011.

Specialist note

This bookcase is undoubtedly inspired by the work of Gillows of Lancaster and London: related designs can be found in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Books from 1822-25, see design nos. 3192, 3202 and 3447. According to the design specifications, Gillows supplied this type of low bookcase in rosewood and mahogany.