Premier Auction - Session I - September 15, 2023
Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 519
Fine Pair Regency Simulated Marble Torchieres
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, early 19th century, attributed to James Newton, each with circular marble top on faux painted circular support, Greek key supports resting on finely carved stylized fish with parcel gilt scales, faux painted pedestal bases, 39 x 20 x 20 in.
Provenance: Phillips of Hitchen, Ltd., Hertfordshire; Acquired from the above by Sir Sydney Barratt (d. 1975) for Crowe Hall, Bath on January 16, 1963, Sotheby's, 25 October 2019, lot 789 for $6,250; A Prominent Charleston Estate
Condition
scattered surface wear, abrasions, and losses to faux painting (some possible resurfacing and retouch, minor shrinkage cracks at top, underside of top with unused wooden screw hole, other base with small patch at underside
Phillips of Hitchen, Ltd., Hertfordshire; Acquired from the above by Sir Sydney Barratt (d. 1975) for Crowe Hall, Bath on January 16, 1963, Sotheby's, 25 October 2019, lot 789 for $6,250; A Prominent Charleston Estate
