24th Jun, 2026 10:00
Fine Interiors
A rococo kingwood and parcel-gilt bureau cabinet in the manner of Matthias Ortmann
second quarter of the 18th century, German/Danish, Altona,
the upper section comprised of an arched central door surmounted by a scrolling giltwood acanthus cartouche, the door with a fitted glass mirror plate enclosing a shelved interior above a fall-front frieze secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes, the lower section of bombé outline with three long drawers flanked by twin carry handles, above a gilded base decorated with scrolling acanthus and rocaille detail, terminating in scrolling feet
123cm wide, 64cm deep, 262cm high
Provenance:Previously the Blount family, the Panelled Room, Mawley Hall, Shropshire.
Footnote:Literature: C Gilbert and T Murdoch, 'John Channon and Brass-inlaid Furniture, 1730-1760', 1993, p.34.
A photo of the present piece in situ in the Panelled Room, Mawley Hall, Shropshire, can be found in the Conway Library archive: https://photocollections.courtauld.ac.uk/sec-menu/search/manifest/076891d2-f0a2-4cd8-b641-36b185477406
From 1640 to 1864, Altona was under the administration of the Danish monarchy.
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£20,000 - £40,000
Buyer's premium: 30.00% (inclusive of VAT, where applicable)
Condition Report
Fairly good condition overall. Cosmetically and structurally in mostly good order. Wood with some light bloating in places. Includes one whole shelf, one shelf comprised of two parts and a half shelf. Fall-front mechanism in good order. Key present but it does not appear to lock all doors. Handles, escutcheons and mounts securely affixed. Some losses to wood and gilding. Notable loss to gilding on back right-hand proper foot. Some peeling to veneer in places. Some side areas have been reveneered. Mirror plate in mostly good order, albeit with some tarnishing and speckling in places. Upper section securely mounted to lower section. Structurally stable and secure. Please contact the department if you require more information or would like to ask specific questions.
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Auction: Fine Interiors, 24th Jun, 2026
Ahead of our summer Fine Interiors auction, we wish to share a selection of exciting highlights coming up for sale.
The auction showcases almost 700 lots of fine furniture, works of art, sculpture and carpets; including the collection of Mr and Mrs Francis Anthony Brinsley Valentine, with many pieces inherited by descent from the Earls of Lanesborough. Also on offer will be chairs from The Frederick Parker Collection, and furniture and clocks from the collection of James Thursby-Pelham, amongst many other exciting pieces.
Browse the online preview now, ahead of the full catalogue launching very soon.
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Friday 19 June, 10am - 4pm
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Monday 22 June, 10am - 4pm
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