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Lot 1593
A late 18th century carved silvered wood console table, having a marble top, the frieze as two cherubs flanking a bird of prey, amidst scroll flowers and foliage, the hipped cabriole supports adorned with fruit and flowers, with scroll terminals, max w.100cm, h.76cm, marble top dimensions 45.5 x 75cmReputedly, this table originally stood in the 'silver room' of Château de Fontainebleau, and was a gift to a loyal servant of the Palace. The Château de Fontainebleau was the favoured residence and hunting lodge of the kings of France from the Middle Ages through to Napoleon III. The 'silver room' may refer to the Boudoir de la Reine which was Marie Antoinette's bedroom and lavishly decorated with silvered panels and furniture by the Rousseau brothers in 1786. During the French Revolution the Château did not suffer any significant damage, but all the furniture was sold at auction (much of which was returned during the 1960s when the Château was reopened as a museum). Condition Report / Extra Information Stretcher across back is later.No worm apparent.No signs of gilding under silver.Some minor gesso losses all over.Stands well.Marble is later.
Lot 643
A 20th Century Christie theatre pipe organ, supplied by William Hill & Son and Norman Beard Limited London, in mahogany and gilt panelled case with a three manual detached console and pedal board, on a plinth base, width 157cm, the base 173cm x 155cm, together with an organ stool and an extensive range of pipes and organ instruments in a separate organ chamber.Research has shown that the organ was completed 9th September 1932 and the official opening of the organ at Wordsley Manor took place on Sunday 2nd May 1933 at 11.30 am.Viewing strictly by appointment. The responsibility for the removal and all associated costs and transporting of the organ lie with the successful bidder.
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