Ornate Victorian kingwood side cabinet in the French taste attributed to Gillows
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Description
An ornate Victorian kingwood side cabinet in the French taste, attributed to Gillows, the serpentine top above two glazed cupboard doors flanked by two shaped open corners of shelves, decorated throughout with tulipwood crossbanding and classical ormolu mounts of acanthus leaves and Apollo masks. English, 1860.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Kingwood Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1860 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 635139 -
Dimensions
W. 91.5 in; H. 40 in; D. 18.5 in; W. 232.41 cm; H. 101.6 cm; D. 46.99 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