- FINE AND UNUSUAL GEORGE II MAHOGANY
FINE AND UNUSUAL GEORGE II MAHOGANY WINDSOR ARMCHAIR40 x 30 1/4 x 26 1/2 in., height of seat 16 in.
Note: A fine pair of George II Mahogany Hall Armchairs were sold in The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, Christie's NY, May 9, 2018, lot 646 and sold for $52,500 hammer price.
This is the essay which accompanied the chairs in the Christie's catalog: "This pair of hall armchairs relates very closely to a chair illustrated in Michael Harding-Hill, Windsor Chairs , London, 2003, p. 76, and to another similar chair exhibited by Whitney Antiques at the 1997 Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair. Although these chairs share similar constructional characteristics with provincial Windsor chairs, including turned spindles and solid seats, Windsor chairs are associated with more rural areas, such as the Thames Valley, where they would have commonly been fashioned from timbers such as ash, yew and elm. The use of finest mahogany for these grand chairs, coupled with the high quality of construction, suggests that these chairs were likely made by a major London cabinetmaker of the period.
These chairs are similar to a group of armchairs with vase-capped splats which probably formed part of a larger set, one from the Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A., sold Christie's London September 18-19, lot 31 (32,500 GPB) and another sold Christie's London, April 22, 2004, lot 29, (45,410 GPB). These chairs are based on the designs of the Windsor chair and are related to a 1750s patter executed by Richard Hewett at Slough, (see N. Goyne Evans, 'A History and Background of English Windsor Furniture', Furniture History, 1979, pp. 24-53, pl. 84), although he is unlikely their enigmatic maker. A closely related set of fine mahogany armchairs, conceivably by the same maker, line the marble hall at Holkham Hall, the Norfolk seat of the Earls of Leicester. A further pair of related George II mahogany armchairs was sold Sotheby's New York, April 11-12, 1997, lot 751 ($46,000)."
Condition
Small repair to the top crest, one spindle replaced. Old repair to the right armrest support with age cracks, staining and scuffing to the seat. Old repairs to the seat on the front corners. Structurally sound, grand in scale. Fine quality.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- 19TH FOLK ART W/C SHIP, HMS DONEGAL.
19TH FOLK ART W/C SHIP, HMS DONEGAL. Ca. 1869 watercolor and gouache depiction of the H.M.S. Donegal at stormy seas, superbly presented with hand embossed and colored decorative matting, titled H.M.S. Donegal 1869 and framed in an antique birsdeye maple frame. Oval image 14.5” x 19.5”, Overall in frame 25.5” x 32.5”. ** She was then commanded by Captain William Hewett, seconded by John Fisher. In 1870 she became a tender to HMS Duke of Wellington, which was then a receiving ship in Portsmouth. Donegal was paid off on 30 September 1870.**Wikipedia
- HEWETT POTTERY PLATE DATED 1984Hewett
HEWETT POTTERY PLATE DATED 1984Hewett pottery plate. 9.5" wide.
Condition:
all items are estate condition, on the pottery if there are any issues we will list. Please evauluate the photos as we have taken qaulity pictures and if you have questions about condition please call us at 336.524.1077 text if no answer.
- HAND-COLORED AQUATINT AFTER JOHN HEWETT
HAND-COLORED AQUATINT AFTER JOHN HEWETT "STORMING FORT OSWEGO ..." LONDON, CIRCA 1815 ON PAPER, 16.75" X 21" SIGHT. FRAMED 24.5" X 30.75".HAND-COLORED AQUATINT AFTER JOHN HEWETT "STORMING FORT OSWEGO ...", London, Circa 1815, Titled "Storming Fort Oswego, by 2nd Battalion Royal Marines and a party of Seamen; 15m. past Twelve at Noon.". Engraved by Robert Havell after the drawing by Hewett. Dimensions: On paper, 16.75" x 21" sight. Framed 24.5" x 30.75".
- A GEORGE II FRUITWOOD AND ELM WINDSOR
A GEORGE II FRUITWOOD AND ELM WINDSOR ELBOW CHAIR of Thames Valley type, with a raked back over an elm seat, on cabriole legs ending in pointed pad feet. 105cm high x 68cm wide across the arms. This form of chair relates to examples attributed to the workshops of John Pitt and Richard Hewett datable to the 1740's. Provenance: Private collection, West Sussex
- AMERICAN HOUSES INTEREST BOOKS, 13 Group
AMERICAN HOUSES INTEREST BOOKS, 13 Group of books on the subject of American houses, 13, and comprising: Sonia R. Chao and Trevor D. Abramson, "Kohn Pedersen Fox, Buildings and Projects, 1976-1986" Rizzoli: New York, 1987; Warren A. James, "KPF: Kohn Pedersen Fox Architecture and Urbanism 1986-1992" Rizzoli: New York, 1993; Virginia and Lee McAlester, "Great American Houses and Their Architectural Styles", Rizzoli: New York, 1994; William Seale, "Of Houses and Time", Abrams: New York, 1992; Eugene J. Johnson, "Charles Moore. Buildings and Projects 1949-1986" Rizzoli: New York, 1986; Vincent Scully, "David M. Schwarz", Grayson: Washington DC, 2002; Peter Gossel and Gabriele Leuthauser, "Architecture in the 20th Century" Taschen: Koln, 2001; Stanley Schuler, "The Cape Cod House: America's Most Popular Home" Schiffer: Exton, PA, 1982; Mark Alan Hewett et al, "Carrere & Hastings" (Vol. I), Acanthus Press: New York, 2002; Antoinette Downing and Vincent Scully, "The Architectural Heritage of Newport, Rhode Island, 1640-1915" (Second Ed. Rev.), American Legacy Press, New York: 1982; Charles Jencks, "Late-Modern Architecture" Rizzoli: New York, 1980; Barbralee Diamondstein, "American Architecture Now II" Rizzoli: New York, 1985; Paul Heyer, Architects on Architecture, Walker: New York, 1978. Largest: 12.5" H x 9.5" W.
- Arthur Bell/Tewkesbury Abbey Interior/signed
Arthur Bell/Tewkesbury Abbey Interior/signed and dated '78/watercolour, 34.5cm x 25cm and/Ernest H Hewett/Tewkesbury Abbey/signed/watercolour, 29.5cm x 39.5cm/Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot are to go to The Friends of Tewkesbury Abbey
- EARLY VICTORIAN STEP BACK BOOKCASE CUPBOARD:
EARLY VICTORIAN STEP BACK BOOKCASE CUPBOARD: Mahogany veneer 2 glass door with painted white interior with 3 shelves over 2 quarter length drawers and central drawers. Base with full length drawer over 2 doors single shelf. Early owner identification as George Hewett Peters Newark NJ 1852. Measures 88 3/4'' h. x 47'' x 22 1/2''.CONDITION: Note multiple chips to veneer missing escushions.
- Frank Hewett (Exh. 1903-14) watercolour
Frank Hewett (Exh. 1903-14) watercolour Coastal landscape at sunset signed and dated 1910 14.5 x 22in. Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?190
- A mid 18th century oak eight-day longcase
A mid 18th century oak eight-day longcase clock the 10 inch brass dial signed George Hewett Marlborough (recorded circa 1720-1769) 6ft 5in. Estimate ?400-600 Case a little battered with hood frieze held on with tape and some losses to the crossbanding of both the door and the box base dial oxidised steel hands similarly so. Later wooden catch fitted to the secure trunk door base raised on old but still later feet overall appears to have been untouched for many years and will require restoration no key pendulum or weights. Possible marriage Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?750
- A George III oak eight day longcase
A George III oak eight day longcase clock the 12 inch square brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring and moonphase date aperture signed Geo. Hewett Marlborough 7ft 2ins Estimate ?800-1 200 Dial in good untouched condition though is rather dirty with some oxidisation to the silvering some scratching to painted moonphase case an orangy brown colour no doubt restored and re-polished at some point colour of trunk door is a little different to the rest of the case. Bears presentation brass plaque dated 1927 box base possibly now standing on a later foot with a letter dated 1927 from the Cirencester Retailer of the clock. Key to trunk door pendulum and two lead weights and winding key. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?1 100