17440
A Centre Table firmly attributed to Holland and Sons
A Centre Table firmly attributed to Holland and Sons
Dimensions: H: 29 in / 74 cm | W: 42 in / 107 cm | D: 23 in / 59 cm
PRICE: £28,000
17440
A Fine Centre Table Firmly Attributed to Holland and Sons
Of free standing rectangular form, constructed in the manner of the Anglicised Louis XVI taste, using Circassian book matched walnut, tulipwoods, green-stained Sycamore and adorned with fine quality marquetry work, ormolu mounts and a Sevres plaque; rising from tapering legs adorned with ormolu foliate cast sabots, paterae and swags, two drawers in the frieze, interspersed with a Bleu Celeste 'Sevres' plaque painted with putti, with faux counterparts to the obverse, the top with splendid book matched veneers, enclosed within a green stained border, with penwork type engraving in the guard band.
Circa 1860
A table of nearly identical design was commissioned by Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) from Holland & Sons as part of a suite of furniture for her sitting room at Marlborough House.
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