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English George III Sabicu & Gonçalo Alves Work Table in the Manner of John Cobb

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A English circa 1770 early George III period sabicu and gonçalo alves lady's writing or work table in the 'French' or rococo style of John Cobb and Pierre Langlois, the rectangular top above a felted brushing slide with brass knob pulls and faux frieze drawer, the side with single fitted drawer and opposing faux drawer, all with cast brass ring pulls, on cabriole legs united by a galleried shaped undertier. Originally this was a "fireside" table fitted with a rising fabric screen on the reverse. Sometime between circa 1790 and 1810 it was removed and refitted with its current top and hardware.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Brass, Gonçalo alves, Sabicu
Condition:	Good. Professionally restored. Wear commensurate with age and use. Felt on pull-out brushing slide possibly original with wear and staining.
Creation Date:	circa 1770
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Georgian, George III
Incollect Reference #:	634384

Dimensions

W.	24.25 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	15.32 in;
W.	61.6 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	38.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.