WILLES MADDOX (1813-1853)

Lot 171
10.02.2022 11:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Vendu
£ 16 250
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 171 | WILLES MADDOX (1813-1853)
Valeur estimée
£ 15 000 – 25 000
WILLES MADDOX (1813-1853)
William Beckford on his deathbed
A rosewood and brass line inlaid glazed rectangular case containing a gilt framed oval picture of William Beckford on his deathbed, against a burgundy background, within a rectangular gilt surround, surrounded by brass and giltwood fleur-de-lis, cinquefoil and Latimer cross.

Together with a set of six silver-gilt teaspoons, apparently unmarked, London c.1760. Each chased with Rococo motifs of shells and scrolls on matted ground, engraved with coat-of-arms of Beckford, 3 oz. 8 dwt. (107 gr.)

Also with forty books on Beckford as listed below.
Oil, white heightening and pencil, on board
The case: 14⅜ in. (36.5cm) high; 13⅜ in. (34cm) wide; 3½ in. (8.9cm) deep
The picture: 8¼ in. (21cm) wide x 7⅛ in. (18cm) high approx.
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8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
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27.01.2022 – 10.02.2022
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