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THE "JULIANS PARK " GEORGE 111 CHRISTOPHER FUHRLOGH COMMODE - CABINET

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
THE "JULIANS PARK " GEORGE 111 CHRISTOPHER FUHRLOGH COMMODE - CABINET
ENGLISH CIRCA 1775

"HIGHLY IMPORTANT ENGLISH WORK OF ART"

A George 111 Period Ormolu- Mounted Mahogany, Amaranth, Harewood and Marquetry Breakfront Cabinet - Commode with a firm attribution to the celebrated CHRISTOPHER FUHRLOHG CIRCA 1775

Inlaid to the top and side with basket - weave parquetry, the rectangular top with canted corners and centred oval with flowering rose branches, with stiff leaf and dart edge above a plain frieze and three doors each containing a shelf, the central door with a roundel on a basket-weave ground depicting Erato playing her lyre, the side doorrs with standing Muses, one possibly Terpsichore playing a lyre, the other carrying a staff, above scrolling honeysuckle tendrils, with rosette- filled lower edge, onacanthus cast toupie feet.

Provenance H. F. Richardson Esq March 1933 (according to label)

Acquired by the Hon. Mrs Audrey Pleydell- Bouverie at Julians Park, Hertfordshire prior to 1947.

Literature
C Hussey, Julians , Hertfordshire - 11 Country Life 27 June 1947 . p 1210 fig 2 (The Entrance Hall)
J. Cornford, The Inspiration of the Past, 1985 p.40 fig 32
L. Wood, Catalogue of Commodes, London, 1994, p 122, fig 118

Dimensions 80.5 cm 122.5 cm 68.5 cm

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1775
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Incollect Reference #:	666957

Dimensions

W.	48.23 in;	H.	31.69 in;	D.	26.97 in;
W.	122.5 cm;	H.	80.5 cm;	D.	68.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.