A set of four George III 'Gothick' mahogany open armchairsAfter a design by Thomas Chippendale and after designs by Robert Manwaring, with restorationsEach with a square back and channelled pointed arched toprail centred by a boss, above a vertical splat comprised of four pointed cusped arches with pierced shaped trefoil-form spandrels, with curved, scrolled shaped arms and roundel headed octagonal form cappings, on square section legs with scrolled foliate ears, on splayed rear legs, upholstered with associated gros and petit-point needlework seats depicting various pastoral scenes, signs of re-railing, each approximately: 62.5cm wide x 56cm deep x 91cm high, (24 1/2in wide x 22in deep x 35 1/2in high) (4)Footnotes:As with the previous lot, the precursor for this type of 'Gothick' chair is one that was supplied in 1754 to Horace Walpole and installed at his castellated extravaganza, Strawberry Hill, in Twickenham.A design for an armchair with a closely comparable multiple interlaced cusped arched and trefoil pierced splat to those on the chairs comprising the present lot appears in the third edition of Thomas Chippendale's renowned The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, pl. XVII, 1762. This seminal work was reproduced by Dover Publications, Inc., 1966, New York. Chippendale notes therein that such a 'Gothick Back' chair would be suitable for 'Halls, Passages or Summerhouses'. Whilst this same drawing is replicated in C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, Vol. I, 1978, London, fig. 138, p. 85. Three similar designs were also originally illustrated in the second edition of Genteel Household Furniture in the Present Taste, published circa 1765 upon behalf of 'A Society of Upholsterers', pl.'s 2, 14 and 15. These engravings were executed by Robert Manwaring and then subsequently formed part of a 1766 publication by Sayer called The Chair-Maker's Guide. All three are also reproduced in Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design, compiled by E. White, 2000, Woodbridge, pp.'s 69 and 72.The general outline or overall form of the back on each of the offered chairs seems closest to the Manwaring design for what he referred to as a 'Parlour chair', featuring in Genteel Household Furniture in the Present Taste, pl. 2. However, in terms of the cusped pointed arched or arcaded splat, the inspiration and influence for this was possibly more likely taken from the two other Manwaring designs, Ibid, pl.'s 14 and 15, both of which are much more akin to the above examples than the former.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Dorset.- [Sale Catalogue] A Catalogue of all the Genuine Household Goods and Furniture, Stock in Trade, &c. of Mr. John Scaplen, Joiner and Cabinet-Maker, Deceased; at his late Dwelling House In the High Street, Poole...Which will be Sold by Auction By William Drew, On Monday, April 4, 1785..., ruled in ink and with many prices in manuscript, a few small ink-stains to title, some light creasing, edges a little frayed, foxed and browned, some light dust-soiling, unbound, later stitching, 8vo, Poole, Rule, [1785]. *** Seemingly unrecorded catalogue of the stock-in-trade of a Dorset cabinet-maker. The sale also includes some household items and a few books, including works on architecture and building by Swan, Gibbs, Halfpenny and Chippendale. Not on ESTC, where the earliest recorded item printed in Poole is Hutchins' History of the town and county of Poole, printed for Joseph Moore in 1788.
Domestic economy.- [Thynne (Isabella Elizabeth, Marchioness of Bath, compiler)] Cottage Domestic Economy. Extracts From Cobbett and other Writers, first and only edition, some foxing, mostly at start, contemporary (?original) sheep-backed boards, spine worn, upper joint split, but holding firm, some spotting and staining, 12mo, Frome, Crockers, 1829. *** Rare. Not found in the standard bibliographies. Includes brewing, bread-making, bees, and keeping livestock and poultry. The preface is signed 'I.B. [i.e. Isabella Byng], Longleat, February, 1829'. Provenance: John L. Marks, ‘Chippendale’, Earlswood (modern bookplate to front pastedown).
Seven pieces of 19th century Davidson Pearline pressed glass comprising a Lady Chippendale bowl, 10 x 14cm, a William and Mary design creamer, height 13cm, and sugar bowl, diameter 13cm, a small vase with raised leaf rim, height 19.5cm, a twin-handled cup, a small cream jug and small bowl (7).
A set of eight Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, with drop-in seats, raised on square legs, comprising a pair of carvers and six chairs.NOTE: The upholstery in this lot does not comply with the 1988 (Fire & Fire Furnishing) Regulations, unless sold to a known exporter or upholsterer it will be cut from the frame before leaving the premises.
Wilkens Mokkalöffel "Chippendale", Silber 800. 68g.Anlässlich des 175-jährigen Jubiläums produzierte Wilkens eine Serie namens "Moccalöffel mit Geschichte", es waren sechs unterschiedliche Sets erhältlich darunter "Chippendale". Diese Mokkalöffel haben äußerst geringe gebrauchsspuren und befinden sich in einem hervorragenden Zustand.Länge 10 cm.
Art Trade & Auctions.- [Sale Catalogue] Dumfries House: A Chippendale Commission, 2 vol., colour illustrations, original wrappers, Christie's, 2007; and a small quantity of others on the art trade, auctions and sale catalogues, a few late 19th & early 20th centuries including some Hurcomb catalogues, 4to & 8vo (3 boxes)*** Catalogue of the superb collection of furniture by Thomas Chippendale and others, much of it specially commissioned for the Palladian house designed by John and Robert Adam for the 5th Earl of Dumfries, later inherited by the Marquess of Bute. In order to pay death duties the 7th Marquess put the estate and house contents up for sale but at the last moment a consortium led by King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, raised the funds to save it for the nation.
An English Japanned serpentine front console table, of Chinese Chippendale style, first quarter 20th century, shaped frieze, on triangular legs, with fret work corners, to stepped feet, 86cm high, 147cm wide, 55cm deepCondition Report: scratches and knocks throughout, damage to all fret work sections, structurally sound
A set of eight mahogany dining chairs, in the George III Chinese Chippendale style, 20th century, each with a break arch top rail over a ring turned, geometric construction back rest, sprung velour seat upon legs of square section united by an 'H' cross stretcher, to include two carver chairs, 99cm H, seat height 44cm x 52cm W x 46cm D
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL MIRROR CIRCA 1770, AFTER DESIGNS BY THOMAS JOHNSON OR MATTHIAS LOCK The two piece plate within moulded slip and cross stretcher surmounted by a figure of a huntsman with rifle and pheasants within a pagoda on "C" scroll foliate supports, above pierced foliate sides in the chinoiserie taste, mounted with figures of hounds, the apron centred by a hare 205cm high, 100cm wide Provenance: Abbotswood House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, June 1971, Mallett The combination of Chinese Ho-Ho birds, Rococo scrolls and rocaille carving is a style popularised by Thomas Chippendale in The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director (1754-1762). This 'Chinese Chippendale' style was adopted by many other top London makers of the mid 18th century including Ince & Mayhew, Thomas Johnson and Matthias Lock. A mirror frame design incorporating pagodas and a seated Chinese figure, as seen in the present lot, can be found in Thomas Johnson's Collection of Designs, 1758, plate 32 and One Hundred and Fifty New Designs, 1761. For a related 'Pier Glass' by Ince & Mayhew, see The Universal System of Household Furniture, 1759, Reprint by Alec Tiranti, 1960, plate LXXXII.For a similar mirror of the period, see Christie's, London, Julians Park and Six Private Collections, 8th June 2021, Lot 123 (£37,500). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various minor splits and chips to frame. Some hairline cracks following the underlying joints of the frame. Some minor old repairs. Including small tack repair to secure the bird in the man's hand. Some chips of loss to carving in places. One slightly larger chip of loss to the carved leaf detail at the top of the cresting. The gilt with areas or rubbing and surface wear throughout. The frame appears to have been cleaned and the gilding sympathetically refreshed in areas overall (but retaining its antique appearance). Any skillfully replaced elements to the frame would be virtually impossible to detect due to the cleaned/ restored finish. Mirror plates with depletion, sparkle and some areas of losses. Mirror in restored/retail condition from when it was last purchased. There is a plywood panel of recent manufacture secured to the reverse of the mirror plate. The underlying panel is therefore not visible and we cannot comment on the originality of the underlying panel. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SET OF SIX UNUSUAL GEORGE III GOTHIC REVIVAL MAHOGANY CHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1780 each 98.5cm high, 52cm wide, 51cm deep overall Condition Report: All chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips, splits and some losses. Old repairs - see images for details. Later supporting corner blocks and metal brackets to backs of seat rails. Some previous supporting blocks now lacking. Upholstered seats with the expected wear, marks and fading - but in generally good order overall. One seat pad frame in need simple joint repair. Some 'shrinkage' and minor opening to joins in places. Some joins may need simple tightening. Some fading to colour of timber in places. In general, simple attention from a restorer would bring them back to presentable/useable condition. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1800 The seat rails with V-shaped notches, upholstered in a green damask fabric 92cm high, 62cm wide, 68cm deepA characteristic of Thomas Chippendale chairs are V-shaped notches, similar to those on the present chair, to the side and back seat rails made to take glue cramps when the members were being assembled. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The chair has later gesso, gilding and upholstery.Observations include: some marks and staining to the damask upholstery; some rubbing and flaking to the gilding revealing the underlying gesso; later corner blocks to the seat rail corners; there is some evidence of old worm.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO MIRRORS 19TH CENTURY Framed as stylised architectural ruins each 89cm high, 36cm wideProvenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireGirandole mirrors of closely related form can be seen in designs by Thomas Chippendale. See The Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, 1939, pages No CLXXVII and CLXXVIII, 'Girandoles'. Condition Report: marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The gilt and gesso with some rubbing and chips of loss - see images. One mirror with foliate scroll to one side detached and re-glued. The other mirror with a crack through the 'roof' element and some smaller cracks to the frame at one side. One floral finial to the staircase area of one mirror is lacking. Mirror plates appear to be replaced.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE OR BREAKFAST TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770 72cm high, 90cm wide, 71cm deep For a related 'Breakfast' table form with a pierced flat X-shaped stretcher, see Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director 1762, pl LIII. Condition Report: Table with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Width with leaves down: 41.5cmOld chips, splits and cracks. Old repairs to splits and cracks - see images Metalware possibly original (no evidence of previous fixtures). No key present but lock is open. Some later supporting blocks and cross stretcher to the interior of the carcass.The leaves with some very minor warping, as to be expected.Some slight movement within the frame/joints of the table. Some additional dark marks and scratches to the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Pair of 19th century mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs with drop out upholstered seats, 97cm high, a further two chairs, a red painted butler's tray on X-frame stand, 69cm high x 84cm wide x 61cm deep and a nest of three stained bamboo-effect occasional tables, each of rectangular form with glass tops, largest 55cm high x 47cm wide x 38cm deepCondition ReportAdditional photos uploaded.
Circle of Sir James Thornhill (1675-1734) Allegory of Paintingoil on canvas36 x 59.5cm, mounted in a mid-18th-century carved giltwood Chippendale frame incorporating a lunette-shaped mirrorCondition ReportOverall: 77 x 76cmRelined. A scratch to the lower centre, please refer to illustration. Further scratches to the lower right corner. Scuffs and abrasions to the left edge. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
A George III Chippendale serpentine mahogany chest of four graduated long drawers flanked by blind fretwork angles, on bracket feet, 107cm wide, 56cm deep, 84cm high**conditionreport**Overall looks to be in good condition with a rich mid reddish brown tone, top with signs of old scuffs, scratches and one split running near the back, drawers - top drawer incorporates a brushing slide over a divided interior, locks look original with working key, handles and escutcheons are later. Minor dents and scuffing around the base, a few scuffs and scratch marks to the sides.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Munro Bell, J., Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite Designs, London: Gibbings & Co. Ltd, 1900, large 4to, to/w Hole, William (ill.), 'Old Testament History' and 'The Life of Jesus of Nazareth', 'Picturesque Europe' in two volumes (first volume the British Isles), The Illustrated London News, two volumes January - December 1854, 'Monastica Dioces Croniensis (Cornwall and Devon)' by George Oliver DD, Exeter P. Hannaford, 1844 and two illustrated London News Royal Editions, Life of Queen Victoria and Coronation of Edward VII 1902 and 1911 Coronation (10)

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