Lot 474
The raised back with a shelf supported by two columns, the base with a central frieze drawer above paired columns and an undertier, richly inlaid throughout with bands and panels of relief carved stylised Islamic ornament in pear wood with ebony borders. The matching single chair with upholstered back and seat.
Sideboard: Height 150cm; Width 151cm; Depth 64cm
Estimate $30,000 - $50,000
In excellent condition with beautiful patina to the oak and no evidence of repair or restoration. The chair with darker patination and one front castor replaced.
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The Fine Art Society, New Bond Street, London
This impressive sideboard and chair correspond to an exhibit at The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878 by William Walker & Sons, Cabinet manufacturers of 119 Bunhill Row, London; "Sideboard… and two chairs, in the Anglo-Moorish style, made of English Brown Oak, relieved with Pear and Ebony designed by R. Davey." The sideboard is lined to the back in mahogany which would indicate a level of quality expected in an exhibition piece.
The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8381
1:00pm - 25 August 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Auction:
Session 1: 1:00pm (Lots 1-254)
Session 2: 6:00pm (Lots 300-517)
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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