SECRETAIRE D'EPOQUE LOUIS XVI EN MARQUETERIE DE BOIS DE ROSE ET AMARANTE, ESTAMPILLE DE J.G. SCHLICHTIG TROISIEME QUART DU XVIIIe SIECLELe tiroir en partie supérieure en marqueterie d'une frise de réserves carrées à rosettes géométriques, l'abattant, centré d'un trophée militaire entouré d'une couronne dans un médaillon,ouvre sur une surface d'écriture, quatre tiroirs et quatre niches, les portes inférieures marquetées de vases fleuris dans des réserves de médaillons, angles coupés, les côtés à réserves en placage sur quartier. Estampillées 'J.G.SCHLICHTIG'. H: 144cm; L: 100cm; P: 41cmA LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, JEAN-GEORGES SCHLICHTIG THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY The white-veined grey marble top above a frieze drawer inlaid with geometric rosette-filled square reserves, the fall front centred with a wreath-wrapped military trophy within a medallion, revealing an interior fitted with a writing surface, four drawers and four pidgeon holes, the lower doors inlaid with flowering vases within medallion reserves, with canted angles, the sides with quarter-veneered reserves, stamped 'J.G.SCHLICHTIG'Footnotes:Jean-Georges Schlichtig, maître ébéniste in 1765Informations:Exposition partielle : la totalité des lots de la vente ne sera pas exposée chez Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr (6 avenue Hoche 75008).Merci de contacter les spécialistes si vous souhaitez savoir où se trouve le lot, organiser un rendez-vous au garde-meuble (extérieur Paris) ou pour toute information concernant le lot.Partial exhibition : all the items of the sale won't be exhibited at Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr (6 avenue Hoche 75008). .Please contact the specialists if you would like to know where is the lot, to organize an appointment at the warehouse (outside Paris) or for any information concerning the lotThis 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.comThe secretaire a abattant is in fair condition. The illustration in the catalogue is accurate. The contrasting marquetry has kept good contrasts and remains very attractive, however there are some losses here and there and there are a certain number of shrinkage cracks. There is a bit of warping to both sides, with some minor lifting of veneer, and consistent vertical shrinkage cracks. The fall front has a more extensive horizontal shrinkage crack and some lifting to veneer in areas which would benefit from some restoration. The escutcheon to the fall front need to be secured. The escutcheon of the frieze drawer is lacking. The marquetry lower doors are in good condition, but there is a small veneer loss to the centre of the lower base. The leather of the writing surface is scratched and damaged, while the six small drawers to the inside are in good condition.
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A mid Victorian walnut secretaire Wellington chest1850-1875The moulded top above two long graduated mahogany lined drawers, over a secretaire drawer enclosing three pigeon holes and two short drawers, with three long graduated drawers below, 61cm wide x 44cm deep x 120cm high, (24in wide x 17in deep x 47in high)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
An important Irish George I walnut and featherbanded, sycamore, cedar and marquetry 'architectural' secretaire cabinetCirca 1725, possibly by John KirkhofferThe upper section of breakfront form, with an ogee moulded cornice above a pair of ogee moulded panelled doors with re-entrant upper angles, each door inset with bevelled mirror glass, interspersed by four fluted Corinthian pilasters with acanthus and scroll-inlaid capitals, enclosing two shelves, over one deep oak-lined drawer with a facing of two half veneered surrounds flanking a pair of central vertical tablets, each tablet inlaid with a bucranium mask and scrolled foliate strapwork pendant within a stylised foliate border, with two inlaid pedestal bases below the drawer, flanked by two conforming tablets, each end with a curved shaped and scrolled bracket surmounted by a ring turned knop finial and inlaid with concentric scroll work, foliate strapwork, Green man mask and acanthus inlay, the spandrel mounted to each end with a brass scrolled candle arm, above a lower section with a hinged top and hinged front, enclosing a cedar-lined interior with three short apron drawers over a central projecting portico door flanked by eight pigeon holes and four drawers, interspersed with four Corinthian pilasters, above a brushing slide, with six short graduated oak-lined drawers below flanking the kneehole, the door to the recess enclosing one shelf, on later elongated bracket feet, with a brass handle mounted to each end, 127cm wide x 57cm deep x 219.5cm high, (50in wide x 22in deep x 86in high)Footnotes:Featured and IllustratedD. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, Yale University in New Haven and London, fig. 46, p. 51.OverviewThe present lot is one of an important group of four similar walnut and marquetry secretaire cabinets, dated circa 1720, which all appear in the above seminal work on Irish furniture produced by D. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin and James Peill. It is a widely held view that this book remains the most interesting, academically practical and intellectually insightful that has yet been published upon the subject of Irish furniture, together with carving and woodwork from the same country. In chapter three the co-authors re-affirm a previous assertion that such walnut cabinets are indeed of Irish origin.R.W. SymondsThis theory had been originally expounded by the esteemed furniture historian, decorative arts academic and author, R.W. Symonds, in his 1956 article called 'Dean Swift's Writing Cabinet and Two Others' as part of The Antique Collector, Vol. 27, No. 7, April 1956, pp.'s 60-63. Within this text, Symonds details a number of shared design elements and similar characteristics between three of these aforementioned cabinets, which includes the offered lot. He argues logically, and it would seem with the benefit of hindsight correctly, that this selection of three cabinets are in fact all very closely related.Jonathan Swift and the alleged 'Swift cabinet'However, it was the belief that one of the three discussed therein had been a possession of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), the famous author of 'Gulliver's Travels', poet, conservative 'patriot' and Anglican cleric, who eventually became the Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral (in Dublin), which led Symonds to posit that all three examples had undoubtedly been executed in either the same Dublin workshop, or at least made by similar Dublin makers. The first, which is the supposed Swift model, has been at the Victoria and Albert since being bought by the museum in 1912 from Alfred A. de Pass, Accession No. W.32: 1-1912. It appears in P. Macquoid, A History of English Furniture, The Age of Walnut, published 1904-1908, 1989, London, pl. XXX & p. 195, and is also illustrated in J. Peill and D. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin's Irish Furniture, fig. 44, p. 50. Interestingly Macquoid is in fact the first to describe it in writing as having been the 'property of Dean Swift'. Following Macquoid, Alfred de Pass certainly believed the illustrious provenance to be true and this can be seen in a letter, dated 2 May 1912, which was sent to the Victoria and Albert by de Pass, registered file 12/2496, 12/2622. But unfortunately there is no evidence proving that this marvellous piece was ever owned by Swift. Indeed it would seem apparent that this provenance was previously based upon what is now considered to be a misreading of an inscription discovered below one of the drawers. Until fairly recently it was thought that this inscription read: 'Mrs McAndrews.... Mr Swifts House', however in 2012 infra-red photography brought to light the true hand written message which is instead rather different: 'Mr McAndrews / in Proper Lane facing / the Sugar House'. Consequently this casts serious doubt upon the early proprietary history of this specific example, www.collections.vam.ac.uk.If it had been possible to prove the opposite - that the museum cabinet had categorically belonged to Jonathan Swift - then judging from certain text published by the revered satirist and essayist in 1720 there would be further proof (if needed) that it was definitely made in Ireland, and most likely Dublin. Within this pamphlet, entitled 'A Proposal for the Universal Use of Irish Manufacture in Cloaths and Furniture of Houses... Utterly Rejecting and Renouncing Everything Wearable that Comes from England', the influential Dean laments the English mercantilist policy prevalent at that time in Ireland. In his opinion this approach had a thoroughly negative impact on Ireland, and in particular upon the wealth of the nation as a whole, D. Fitzgerald and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, p. 61.John Kirkhoffer and the Kirkhoffer modelThe second variant from the R.W. Symonds article has a pencil signature to the underside of one drawer which reads: 'John Kirckoffer / facit [sic.] / 1732' (made by John Kirckoffer in 1732). This features in Ibid, fig. 45, p.50, as well as being discussed by the same authors in an article published the following year called 'A Newly Discovered Signature on a Piece of Irish Furniture', The Magazine Antiques, October 2008, Vol. CLXXIV, No. 4, pp.'s 140-145. It is subsequently highlighted in the chapter, 'Irish Furniture' also by J. Peill, from Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840, ed. by W. Laffan and C. Monkhouse, 2015, Chicago, pp.'s 166-7. This specific model resides with the Art Institute of Chicago and is close in terms of overall design and also in a number of details to both the Victoria and Albert comparable and of course the present lot, www.collections.vam.ac.uk.John Kirkhoffer (whose name appears in numerous guises) was probably the son of a German Palatine called Franz Ludwig, who arrived in Ireland as a refugee in 1709 after escaping the Rhineland-Palatinate area, which had been subjected to many years of conflict by that date. The Kirkhoffer family of Protestant immigrants made it to the counties of Kerry and Limerick before ultimately settling in Dublin. Although this particular John Kirkhoffer was evidently a cabinet maker working in Dublin during the 1730s and someone recorded as leasing premises for this purpose in 1736, others also referred to by the same name are likewise documented as cabinet makers active in Dublin in the 18th century.
An unusual William IV japanned, polychrome decorated and parcel gilt secretaire cabinet1825-1840Profusely painted and decorated with assorted exotic figures, animals, birds, insects, trees, flowers, pagodas and foliage, the pair of panelled doors enclosing sixteen drawers of various proportions, flanked by Tuscan columns, above a drawer enclosing a central hinged writing surface flanked by stationery compartments, over a pair of panelled doors enclosing one adjustable shelf, flanked by Tuscan columns, on turned feet, 124cm wide x 63cm deep x 202cm high, (48 1/2in wide x 24 1/2in deep x 79 1/2in high)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
A Charles X ormolu mounted burr birch, maple and satinbirch secretaire a abattant or secretaire on standCirca 1830With floral, lyre, palmette, anthemion, C-scroll, classical mask, rocaille, flower-filled urn and musical trophy mounts, the long frieze drawer above the hinged fall front mounted with a central oval foliate cast mount inset with a contemporary oil on copper depicting a classical or historical scene [probably Theseus and Phaedra], enclosing an olive ash (?) veneered interior comprised of one frieze drawer above two central letter storage boxes with gilt tooled leather facades, flanked by ten short drawers, over one long and two short drawers, with two long drawers below, terminating in acanthus wrapped lion paw feet, 101cm wide x 42cm deep x 153cm high, (39 1/2in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 60in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe offered lot had reputedly belonged to Nancy, Lady Croft née Borwick (daughter of Lord Borwick of Borwick's Baking Powder) and Lord Croft, Under Secretary of State for War in Churchill's Government.And thence by descent within the family.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
A late Victorian carved oak secretaire bookcase (lacking top), fitted a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the lower section with secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior, pair of panel doors below with carved mask, urn and foliated scroll detail, plinth base, 128 x 57 x 224cms high.
A small Georgian mahogany secretaire bookcase, the lower section with six drawers, the upper two sections with secretaire drawer enclosing further drawers and pigeons holes, the bookcase with two glazed panelled doors beneath a turned spindle moulding, set on bracket supports, 85cm wide x 185cm high
A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE, with an overhanging cornice, the two astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base with single drawer, with fitted interior, and two cupboard doors, width 109cm x depth 57cm x height 225cm x height of base 106cm (condition :- some veneer loss, missing internal drawer handles, lock removed to drawer due to no key, minor crack to one panel)
A Late Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, the upper part with angled cornice, fitted three adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed doors with shaped mouldings, the base with twin reeded edge to top, fitted panelled fall front drawer inset with red leather cloth writing surface and fitted pigeonholes and small drawers, fitted three long graduated drawers under on shaped apron and splayed bracket feet, 43ins wide x 21ins deep x 93.5ins high
An 18th Century Walnut Secretaire Abattant, with moulded cornice and cushion fronted frieze, the fitted interior with fifteen drawers and small central cupboard enclosed by leather lined fall front, base fitted two short and two long drawers, on bun feet, 46ins wide x 19ins deep x 64ins high
An 18th Century Figured Walnut and Inlaid Secretaire Abbatant, the upper part with moulded cornice, the fall front enclosing central cupboard and twenty small drawers, the base fitted two short and two long graduated drawers on shaped apron and bracket feet, 50ins wide x 20ins deep x 73ins high.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD SECRETAIRE BOOKCASERetailed by W. Williamson & Sons, Guildford The ogee moulded cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing two adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior above a pair of panelled doors, 124cm wide x 57cm deep x 239cm high, (48 1/2in wide x 22in deep x 94in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP 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 further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND ROSEWOOD CROSSBANDED SECRETAIRE BOOKCASEThe broken swan-neck pediment above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing later glass shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior above three further drawers, 95cm wide x 44cm deep x 228cm high, (37in wide x 17in deep x 89 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP 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.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Regency mahogany secretaire chest, circa 1820, the top drawer with fall front enclosing tooled green leather skiver and fitted interior, above three drawers, raised on splayed supports, 107cm high, 108cm wide, 56cm deep top with scratches, stains and old gouges, some lifting to veneer, some missing and some replaced, scratches and knocks to wood
A Victorian mahogany secretaire, circa 1860, with top drawer above fall front enclosing seven rosewood drawers and central cupboard door, with floral marquetry inlay, and pull out scriber, above a further three drawers, flanked by floral carvings, raised on turned supports, 153cm high, 107cm wide, 60cm deepscratches and knocks to wood all over, splits to wood on left and right side panels, back left foot has a huge chunk of wood missing, top with splits,stains and old gouges, signs of old woodworm
A French flame mahogany secretaire, 19th century, frieze drawer above fall front, enclosing fitted interior, and two cupboard doors enclosing shelf space, raised on plinth base, 149cm high, 109cm wide, 47cm deeplarge split to top, many large splits to side panels, back panel has had holes cut into it, large split to both doors, light scratches all over
George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the dentil pediment above a central sliding astragal glazed panel flanked by two astragal glazed doors, the interior with adjustable shelves, the base with two small drawers and central secretaire drawer opening to reveal a fitted interior with small drawers and pigeon holes, above a central sliding panel flanked by two cupboard doors, on a plinth base, 163cm wide, 256cm high, 59.5cm deep
A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase,the moulded cornice over a plain frieze, over two astragal glazed doors, with three shelves, over a secretaire drawer, the interior fitted with satinwood drawers, over a cupboard raised on ogee bracket feet,125cm wide 53.5cm deep238cm highCondition ReportWear commensurate with age. Some mould appearing to the biaze and the knobs on the inside drawers.
19th century secretaire unit. Top section consists of two doors with fitted interior pigeon holes, Drawer section pulls down to create a writing area with smaller drawers and pigeon holes to the back area. Bottom section has two doors with shelf interior. [Movable shelf] [Comes with key] [150x72x41cm]
A Victorian oak Secretaire bookcase cabinet, three tier bookcase top, with moulded cornice, over a base comprised of one large, and one smaller fitted secretaire bureau section, an arrangement of short drawers, and pair of filing cabinet drawers, brass swan-neck handles, turned feet, 226.5cm high x 157cm wide, 56cm deep, c.1870.
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