Apter-Fredericks

Important English Antique Furniture

Chippendale

An Important Pair of George III Gilt-wood Settees in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger
The Bishop of Gloucester's George III Mahogany Side Chairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale
An Important George III Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Table
A Large George III Mahogany Hanging Shelf with Pierced and Carved Sides
A Set of Four George III Armchairs By Gillows of Lancaster
A Fine George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Silver Table
A George III Carved Mahogany 'Chinese' Chippendale Silver Table
A George III Mahogany Oval Wine Cooler
A George III Marble-Topped Carved Mahogany Side-Table in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
A George III Chippendale Period Carved Giltwood Mirror
A George III Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Side Table
A Chippendale Period Giltwood Mirror
An Outstanding Georgian Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Armchair

THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

Chippendale's reputation as the most eminent of all cabinet makers is internationally known. Born in Yorkshire in 1718, he began his career in Otley before moving to London. In 1754 he published The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director' which led to commissions from HRH Prince William, 1st Duke of Gloucester (to whom the 3rd edition of the Director was dedicated), the Earls of Pembroke, Dumfries and Coventry, and Sir Rowland Winn.

An Important George III Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Table

An Important George III Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Pie Crust Table

The table has a 'pie-crust' top supported on a fluted column with a spirally fluted vase above double 'C' scroll legs standing on rock-work feet.

This exceptional table, constructed out of dense mahogany timber, has turned a rich golden colour and is well patinated. The top, which pivots on the base, still retains its original lock. The base has no breaks to the legs.

The table is significant on three counts, the condition of the table being one, the overall scale of the table another and finally its most unusual base. The niche carved between each leg is a particularly interesting feature and may be compared to niches seen on other tables and candle-stands, including documented examples by Chippendale for Aske Hall and Harewood House. Whilst designs for the distinctive double 'C' scroll legs may be found by both Chippendale and Ince and Mayhew.

English, Circa 1760

The table carries a depository label identifying it as having belonged to Lord Ebury. There is a strong possibility that this table was supplied for Sir Lawrence Dundas (d.1781), who employed Chippendale in the furnishing of Moor Park, Hertfordshire as well as Aske Hall, Yorkshire. His mansion at Moor Park, together with much of its furnishings, was later acquired by Robert 2nd Earl Grosvenor, later lst Marquess of Wesminster (d.1845) and passed to his third son Lord Ebury, created 1st Baron Ebury (d.1893).

Height: 28" 71cm
Diameter: 31" 79.5cm