ID 964778
Lot 52 | A GOTHIC-REVIVAL OAK READING STAND
Estimate value
$ 4 000 – 6 000
CIRCA 1850
The arched central divider with oak and acorn form finials, above pierced trefoils centered by elaborately carved birds and flowering branches, including an owl, with three compartments on each side, on central tripartite support, the underside of leather lined compartment lid with hand written paper label reading 'This piece of carved oak Furniture from the Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1851, was given to Jemima Wyburd by her affectionate father Edward Henry Corbould at Christmas - 1900'
76 in. (193 cm.) high, 35 ½ in. (90 cm.) wide, 31 in. (79 cm.) deep
Provenance
Originally purchased by Edward Henry Corbould from the 1851 Great Exhibition;
Given to his daughter, Jemima Wyburd, 1900;
Unknown when it entered collection at Sutton Place;
Property from Sutton Place; Sotheby's, London, 23 November 2005, lot 125.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.
Special notice
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| Medium: | Wood, Oak wood |
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| Art style: | Gothic art |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
| Medium: | Wood, Oak wood |
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| Art style: | Gothic art |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps |
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