Showrooms

Exceptional English High Style Regency Period Center Table

Creator: James Newton (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Extremely rare example of an English Regency Octagonal Period Center Table - Executed by one of the foremost exponents of important furniture during the reign of the Prince Regent . Of an unusual design and with inlays and gilt work of such high standard suggesting an individual commission .
The contrasting colours of the wood - giltwood and various specimen marbles blend together into a fusion of brilliance whilst still managing to be of good taste without being garish .

Attributable to James Newton ( 1773- 1821 ) very much a senior in workmanship and design - trained in the celebrated workshops of Lawrence Fell and William Turton , business rivals of the great Thomas Chippendale and in the tradition of ambitious men , married the daughter of the latter .

Commissioned pieces for Mathew Boulton of Soho House - the Earl of Jersey at Osterly and Sir Christopher Heathcote .

ORIGINAL MARBLE TOP.........The Carrara White Marble Incorporates Specimens of Lapis Lazuli, Antico Rossi , Giallo Sienna , Cipollono , Mandolato Rosso , Brecciato , Big Antico .

PROVENANCE.............................The Estate of Lady Ann Babington Kelso , Roxburghshire , sale held on 12 and 13 th November 1946 .

LITERATURE..................................Regency Festival at Brighton Pavillion 1948
Ellwood, Giles 1995 James Newton Furniture History 31 . 129 205
Gilbert, Christopher and Geoffrey Beard , Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 .London Furniture History Society , 1986

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Goncalo Alves - Ebony
Condition:	Good. Excellent Original Condition
Creation Date:	1815
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5740
Incollect Reference #:	519401

Dimensions

W.	33.27 in;	H.	29.13 in;	D.	25.2 in;
W.	84.5 cm;	H.	74 cm;	D.	64 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.