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A fine George III Chinoiserie four-poster bed firmly attributed to Gillows

Creator: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Attributed) - Chinoiserie Style
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A fine George III Chinoiserie four-poster bed firmly attributed to Gillows, the faux rosewood front posts turned and reeded above urn supports and square section legs, the cornice parcel-gilded and applied with imitation lacquer plaques depicting Oriental landscapes including a bridge, a cottage and classical urns. English, c1800.

Footnote: Susan E Stuart, in her comprehensive study, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Antique Collectors’ Club, Woodbridge, 2008 Vol I, illustrates a bed with similar posts, stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER, and a painted cornice which she describes as ‘japanned’ on pp.345, pl 403.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Rosewood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	C.1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	335173

Dimensions

W.	60 in;	H.	91 in;	D.	80 in;
W.	152.4 cm;	H.	231.14 cm;	D.	203.2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art

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