Extraordinary antiques for sale at Corfield Morris
As Art advisors, we offer extensive expertise and help our clients buy extraordinary pieces. We also occasionally help them find new homes for artworks we have helped them to buy in the past, such as the pieces detailed below. If you are interested in any of the items, please contact Tim Corfield at [email protected]
Ten Mahogany Chippendale period Dining Chairs
Crisply carved and of the finest mahogany, this magnificent set was made c.1755 probably by Wright & Elwick.
Two armchairs - 98cm high, 67.5 cm wide, 67.5 cm deep; 39in high, 27in wide, 27in deep
Eight side chairs - 98cm high, 61cm wide, 63.5cm deep; 39in high, 24in wide, 25in deep
Royal Commodes
An important pair of late eighteenth century Royal Commodes from the House of Hanover sale, Sotheby’s, 2005. Veneered in matched fruitwood with contrasting crossbands, retaining original brasses. Marble tops make these commodes practical for the dining room or bedroom as well as the drawing room.
85cm high, 88.5cm wide, 55cm deep; 34in high, 35in wide, 22in deep
A pair of Gareth Neale side tables in corian, from the Neale 'Anne' series
The basic rectangular form is cut away to reveal Queen Anne cabriole outlines within. A table of the same design but made of walnut was acquired by the Crafts Council collection in 2009 and exhibited at the V&A.
76cm high, 122cm wide, 40cm deep; 30in high, 48in wide, 16in deep
George III Adam period pier tables
Very good pair of George III Adam period satinwood and marquetry inlaid pier tables. Excellent provenance as from the collection of American connoisseur the late Tom Devenish.
89cm high, 124cm wide, 56.5cm deep; 35in high, 50in wide, 22in deep
Mayhew & Ince Satinwood cabinet on stand, c. 1780
Celebrated as the country’s leading cabinet makers, Mayhew & Ince created this pagoda design to the highest standards of their craftsmanship. Only one other such pagoda cabinet is known to exist today which is in an important private collection.
226cm high, 94cm wide, 56cm deep; 89in high, 37in wide, 22in deep
Adam period side tables
Outstanding Adam period side tables in satinwood of unusually large size. Extremely fine marquetry, lovely patination and retaining original penwork decoration.
172.4cm wide, 71cm deep, 80cm high; 68in wide, 28in deep, 32in high
Very good large Regency Partner’s desk c.1800
In mahogany, with rich patination. Leather-lined top above three frieze drawers on both sides. On pedestals fitted with drawers to one side and cupboards to the other. Immensely practical and comfortable to sit at.
78cm high, 182cm wide, 121cm deep; 31in high, 72in wide, 48in deep
'The Red Jacket on Open Seas' by Montague Dawson (1895 – 1973)
Signed lower left, oil on canvas
The Red Jacket was an extreme clipper, a title given to the fastest of the nineteenth century tall ships. On its maiden voyage, the Red Jacket broke the record for fastest crossing of the Atlantic with a time of thirteen days and one hour. This is a master work by the master of the Marine genre.
50.8cm high, 76.3wide cm; 20in high, 30in wide
If you are interested in any of the items detailed above, please contact Tim Corfield at [email protected]