Auction Preview: Thomas Chippendale: 300 Years at Christie’s, London, July 5
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What: Thomas Chippendale: 300 YearsWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 'sWhen: July 5, 05.00 pmPublic Viewing: 30 Jun, 12 pm – 5 pm; 1 Jul, 12 pm – 5 pm; 2 Jul, 9 am - 4:30 pm; 3 Jul, 9 am – 8 pm; 4 Jul, 9 am – 4.30 pm; 5 Jul, 9 am – 3 pmTAuction Preview: Thomas Chippendale: 300 Years at Christie’s, London, July 5
What: Thomas Chippendale: 300 YearsWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James 'sWhen: July 5, 05.00 pmPublic Viewing: 30 Jun, 12 pm – 5 pm; 1 Jul, 12 pm – 5 pm; 2 Jul, 9 am - 4:30 pm; 3 Jul, 9 am – 8 pm; 4 Jul, 9 am – 4.30 pm; 5 Jul, 9 am – 3 pmTop lots of the sale:- A George III Mahogany and Indian Ebony Commode by Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1766 – 69. The lock stamped E. Gascoigne, 35 in. (89 cm.) high; 62 ½ in. (158.5 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 3,000,000 - GBP 5,000,000 (USD 3,963,000 - USD 6,605,000)- A George III Gilt wood Sofa Designed by Robert Adam and Made by Thomas Chippendale, 1765. With 'Barron Patent' castors, 45 ½ in. (116 cm.) high; 86 in. (218.5 cm.) wide; 36 in. (91.5 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 2,000,000 - GBP 3,000,000 (USD 2,642,000 - USD 3,963,000)- A George III Gilt wood Sofa Designed by Robert Adam and Made by Thomas Chippendale, 1765. With 'Barron Patent' casters, 45 ½ in. (116 cm.) high; 86 in. (218.5 cm.) wide; 36 in. (91.5 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 2,000,000 - GBP 3,000,000 (USD 2,642,000 - USD 3,963,000)- A Pair of George III Giltwood Torcheres by Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1773. The original gilding partly refreshed, with batten-carrying holes. 60 ½ in. (154 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 350,000 - GBP 500,000 (USD 462,350 - USD 660,500)- A George III Indian Rosewood, Fustic, Tulipwood and Marquetry Dressing-Bureau by Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1770 – 75. 31 in. (78.5 cm.) high; 49 in. (124.5 cm.) wide; 24 in. (61 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 300,000 - GBP 500,000 (USD 396,300 - USD 660,500)- A George III Mahogany Cabinet by Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1770. 99 ½ in. (253 cm.) high, including finial; 47 ½ in. (121 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 300,000 - GBP 500,000 (USD 396,300 - USD 660,500)- A Set of Twelve George III Parcel-Gilt and White-Painted Armchairs by Thomas Chippendale, Circa 1770-72, Originally Parcel-Gilt and Blue-Painted. 37 in. (94 cm.) high; 24 ½ in. (62 cm.) wide; 22 ¾ in. (58 cm.) deep. Estimate: GBP 300,000 - GBP 500,000 (USD 396,300 - USD 660,500)- A Set of Twelve Mahogany Dining-Chairs 'In the Chinese Manner'. Eleven George III, attributed to Thomas Chippendale, circa 1760-65 and one from 20th Century. The armchairs: 101.5 cm. (40 cm.) high; 26 in. (66 cm.) wide; 24 ½ in. (62 cm.) deep; The side chairs: 40 in. (102 cm.) high; 21 ¼ in. (54.5 cm.) wide; 23 ½ in. (59 cm.) deep, with approx. 1/4 in. variance across the set. Estimate: GBP 250,000 - GBP 400,000 (USD 330,250 - USD 528,400)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more