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Exceptional English High Style Regency Period Center Table

Creator: James Newton (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Extremely rare example of an English Regency Octagonal Period Center Table - Executed by one of the foremost exponents of important furniture during the reign of the Prince Regent . Of an unusual design and with inlays and gilt work of such high standard suggesting an individual commission .
The contrasting colours of the wood - giltwood and various specimen marbles blend together into a fusion of brilliance whilst still managing to be of good taste without being garish .

Attributable to James Newton ( 1773- 1821 ) very much a senior in workmanship and design - trained in the celebrated workshops of Lawrence Fell and William Turton , business rivals of the great Thomas Chippendale and in the tradition of ambitious men , married the daughter of the latter .

Commissioned pieces for Mathew Boulton of Soho House - the Earl of Jersey at Osterly and Sir Christopher Heathcote .

ORIGINAL MARBLE TOP.........The Carrara White Marble Incorporates Specimens of Lapis Lazuli, Antico Rossi , Giallo Sienna , Cipollono , Mandolato Rosso , Brecciato , Big Antico .

PROVENANCE.............................The Estate of Lady Ann Babington Kelso , Roxburghshire , sale held on 12 and 13 th November 1946 .

LITERATURE..................................Regency Festival at Brighton Pavillion 1948
Ellwood, Giles 1995 James Newton Furniture History 31 . 129 205
Gilbert, Christopher and Geoffrey Beard , Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 .London Furniture History Society , 1986

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Goncalo Alves - Ebony
Condition:	Good. Excellent Original Condition
Creation Date:	1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5740
Incollect Reference #:	519401

Dimensions

W.	33.27 in;	H.	29.13 in;	D.	25.2 in;
W.	84.5 cm;	H.	74 cm;	D.	64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.