Lot 236
REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD DRUM LIBRARY TABLE, IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE SMITH
CIRCA 1815
Fine Furniture and Works of Art
Auction: 5 April 2017 at 11:00 BST
£1,063
Description
the circular top with satinwood crossbanding over a frieze with four real and four dummy drawers divided by gilt bronze figural mounts, on a square pedestal support and cruciform platform continuing to sabre legs ending in brass hairy paw caps and castors
Dimensions
122cm diameter, 72cm high
Footnote
Note: the cruciform arrangement of the base and legs of this table are related to an engraving published by George Smith in 'Designs for Household Furniture' and reproduced by Edward T. Joy 'Pictorial Dictionary of British Furniture Design' p. 481
Provenance:
Purchased Sotheby's, London, 22 May 1992, lot 304
Farley Hall, Surrey