William France (attr) reading table, ex-Rosenbach, c. 1770-1780, England, attributed to William France, carved mahogany, the red embossed leather top over frieze set with two opposing pull out writing surfaces and opposing drawers, over carved flower molding, raised on central pedestals and four s-curved frets, on three cabriole legs carved with acanthus on the knee and ending in scroll feet, approx. 26.5"h x 24.25"squ

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia; Purchased from J.M. Botibol, November 26, 1930, lot 14

Notes/Literature: A near-identical table resides in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, made by William France for the library at Kenwood House, built by Robert Adam for Lord Mansfield, 1770 . Literature: "Georgian Cabinet-Makers", Ralph Edwards, Country Life London, 1944, p. 164

Fair, cracked and stained leather, one drawer lacking brass pull, crack in drawer, old restorations **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.