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A Regency gilt-bronze-mounted, brass-inlaid, rosewood and ebony centre table, circa 1815, attributed
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Description
Property of a Private Collector
A Regency gilt-bronze-mounted, brass-inlaid, rosewood and ebony centre table, circa 1815, attributed to George Bullock
the green porphyry top within a brass foliate inlaid border above a conforming frieze on a collared, turned tapering stem inlaid with foliate bands, on a similarly inlaid square plinth cast with acanthus and paterae resting on giltwood winged paw feet with castors
82cm high, 80cm wide, 48cm deep
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Saleroom notice
A Regency gilt-bronze-mounted, brass-inlaid, rosewood and ebony centre table, circa 1815, attributed to George Bullock
the green porphyry top within a brass foliate inlaid border above a conforming frieze on a collared, turned tapering stem inlaid with foliate bands, on a similarly inlaid square plinth cast with acanthus and paterae resting on giltwood winged paw feet with castors
82cm high, 80cm wide, 48cm deep
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by His Majesty's Government for Napoleon Bonaparte for The Drawing Room, Longwood House, St Helena, 1815-1821;
Then probably Sir General Hudson Lowe, Governor of St Helena, by whom it was shipped to his London house on Hereford Street in 1823;
Possibly acquired by the 7th Earl of Elgin (1766-1841) and his wife Mary Nisbet, Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
By descent to Robert Adam Nisbet-Hamilton (d. 1877) and his wife Mary Bruce (d.1883);
By descent to their daughter Mary Georgina Constance Nisbet-Hamilton also known as Mrs Hamilton Ogilvy;
Inherited by her nephew Lt Col John Patrick Nisbet Hamilton Grant of Kilgraston (1872-1950) at Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
Inherited by his relative Vice-Admiral Basil Barrington Brooke (1895- 1983);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by His Majesty's Government for Napoleon Bonaparte for The Drawing Room, Longwood House, St Helena, 1815-1821;
Then probably Sir General Hudson Lowe, Governor of St Helena, by whom it was shipped to his London house on Hereford Street in 1823;
Possibly acquired by the 7th Earl of Elgin (1766-1841) and his wife Mary Nisbet, Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
By descent to Robert Adam Nisbet-Hamilton (d. 1877) and his wife Mary Bruce (d.1883);
By descent to their daughter Mary Georgina Constance Nisbet-Hamilton also known as Mrs Hamilton Ogilvy;
Inherited by her nephew Lt Col John Patrick Nisbet Hamilton Grant of Kilgraston (1872-1950) at Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
Inherited by his relative Vice-Admiral Basil Barrington Brooke (1895- 1983);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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Property of a Private Collector
A Regency gilt-bronze-mounted, brass-inlaid, rosewood and ebony centre table, circa 1815, attributed to George Bullock
the green porphyry top within a brass foliate inlaid border above a conforming frieze on a collared, turned tapering stem inlaid with foliate bands, on a similarly inlaid square plinth cast with acanthus and paterae resting on giltwood winged paw feet with castors
82cm high, 80cm wide, 48cm deep
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Saleroom notice
A Regency gilt-bronze-mounted, brass-inlaid, rosewood and ebony centre table, circa 1815, attributed to George Bullock
the green porphyry top within a brass foliate inlaid border above a conforming frieze on a collared, turned tapering stem inlaid with foliate bands, on a similarly inlaid square plinth cast with acanthus and paterae resting on giltwood winged paw feet with castors
82cm high, 80cm wide, 48cm deep
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Saleroom notice
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by His Majesty's Government for Napoleon Bonaparte for The Drawing Room, Longwood House, St Helena, 1815-1821;
Then probably Sir General Hudson Lowe, Governor of St Helena, by whom it was shipped to his London house on Hereford Street in 1823;
Possibly acquired by the 7th Earl of Elgin (1766-1841) and his wife Mary Nisbet, Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
By descent to Robert Adam Nisbet-Hamilton (d. 1877) and his wife Mary Bruce (d.1883);
By descent to their daughter Mary Georgina Constance Nisbet-Hamilton also known as Mrs Hamilton Ogilvy;
Inherited by her nephew Lt Col John Patrick Nisbet Hamilton Grant of Kilgraston (1872-1950) at Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
Inherited by his relative Vice-Admiral Basil Barrington Brooke (1895- 1983);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by His Majesty's Government for Napoleon Bonaparte for The Drawing Room, Longwood House, St Helena, 1815-1821;
Then probably Sir General Hudson Lowe, Governor of St Helena, by whom it was shipped to his London house on Hereford Street in 1823;
Possibly acquired by the 7th Earl of Elgin (1766-1841) and his wife Mary Nisbet, Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
By descent to Robert Adam Nisbet-Hamilton (d. 1877) and his wife Mary Bruce (d.1883);
By descent to their daughter Mary Georgina Constance Nisbet-Hamilton also known as Mrs Hamilton Ogilvy;
Inherited by her nephew Lt Col John Patrick Nisbet Hamilton Grant of Kilgraston (1872-1950) at Biel Estate, East Lothian, Scotland;
Inherited by his relative Vice-Admiral Basil Barrington Brooke (1895- 1983);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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