A Gothic Revival oak open bookcase,
19th century, in the manner of Charles Bevan, the moulded cornice with incised cross and trident detail, above five open shelves and a pair of cupboard doors carved with foliate rosettes within lozenges, on short bracket feet,
120cm wide
197cm high
45cm deep
Provenance: Paolo Moschino, London.
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Owned and run by Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, Paolo Moschino Ltd. is an award-winning design studio specialising in exceptional residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors projects around the world.
Starting out as a business partner to his good friend and fellow interior designer, Nicholas Haslam, in the 1990s, Paolo's keen interest in antiques was evident from the early days. Sourcing pieces from around the world, this ‘well-travelled’ aesthetic, mixing antiques and art in a fresh and modern way, has become his modus operandi. Now, together with Philip, he derives inspiration from every conceivable source, creatively translating their discoveries into unique interiors for their clients.
We are very grateful to the Paolo Moschino team for lending some of their fabric samples to photograph the selection of twenty-two lots.
Sold for £1,800
Condition Report
Knocks, scratches and wear throuughout. Some fading, discolouration and marks. Tarnish and discolouration to metalware. A little bit of wobble in joints, but generally sturdy. Later wax polish. Doors functional. No key present. General wear commensurate with age and use.
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Auction: Fine Interiors - Two Day Sale, 14th Jun, 2022
Sworders’ quarterly curated Fine Interiors sales offer stylish period and modern furnishings, decorative antiques, and important works of art, fusing traditional British and Continental antiques with eclectic works of art from Europe and further afield. With a focus on quality, rarity and style, they appeal to the discerning modern buyer whose taste and appreciation stretch far beyond the high street.
Highlights from our June sale will include pieces from several notable British estates, including the collection of Camden Passage antique dealer, Gordon Gridley, the residual contents of Bixley Manor, home of Sir Timothy Colman KG, and The Paolo Moschino Edit, a selection of pieces from the award-winning interior designer's Antique & Vintage collection.
Viewing
VIEWING
Highlights
A selection of highlights will be available to view at our London Gallery, Cecil Court, London, WC2N 4EZ, as follows:
Wed 25 May, 10.30am - 4pm
Thu 26 May, 10.30am - 4pm
Fri 27 May, 10.30am - 4pm
Sat 28 May, 10am - 2pm
Mon 30 May, 10.30am - 4pm
Tue 31 May, 10.30am - 4pm
Wed 1 June, 10.30am - 4pm
For information on which lots will be on view, please contact: fineinteriors@sworder.co.uk
Auction
Auction viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Fri 10 June, 10am - 5pm
Sat 11 June, 10am - 2pm
Sun 12 June, 10am - 2pm
Mon 13 June, 10am - 5pm
All lots are, however, extensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description.
Please note that this item is not suitable for a pre-sale automated shipping estimate due to the items weight/size.
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Buying a pre-loved, antique, or vintage item not only provides you with unique style and value for money but it also helps to reduce landfill, and the annual emissions of an antique or vintage piece can be as little as one sixteenth of those of its new equivalent!
Sworders is proud to be supporting the work of Antiques are Green - the movement that was founded in 2009 to promote “a greener future created from the past”. Read their fascinating carbon footprint study of a Georgian chest of drawers versus a modern equivalent here
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