Jan 22, 2025 10:00 EST
The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
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Regency Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Serving Table
Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
In the manner of George Smith, circa 1820
The top with a gilt brass gallery above a frieze enclosing one drawer, supported by lion-mask monopodia with paw feet on the front and two flat pilasters to the back. Height 37 inches, height with gallery 52 inches, width 47 1/4 inches, depth 23 3/4 inches.
Sold for $3,520
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
In the manner of George Smith, circa 1820
The top with a gilt brass gallery above a frieze enclosing one drawer, supported by lion-mask monopodia with paw feet on the front and two flat pilasters to the back. Height 37 inches, height with gallery 52 inches, width 47 1/4 inches, depth 23 3/4 inches.
Dents and scratches to the surfaces, base with two shrinkage cracks.
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Auction: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family, Jan 22, 2025
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Auction of The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10am
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Featuring Exceptional English & Continental Furniture, Decorations, Silver & Paintings
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10am. This landmark sale will showcase a distinguished collection of furniture, decorations, silver and art that captures a world of artistry and refinement. The owner, from the world of publishing, was born in London to an American mother and British father. They enlisted the celebrated London decorator Kenneth Neame to design their residences in Gloucestershire, Palm Beach and Manhattan, imbuing these homes with taste and grandeur. Over time, the owner enriched the collection with exceptional pieces, displayed at his magnificent Boston Back Bay apartment and summer residence in Newport. This upcoming sale will showcase exquisite artifacts reflecting the beau monde of the sixties through the eighties at the height of its elegance and style.
