A George IV carved mahogany breakfront low open bookcase attributed to Gillows

The rectangular top above a beaded and paterae carved frieze, the three sections each with two adjustable shelves flanked by reeded and 'S' scroll uprights, on a beaded plinth base and lobed feet,182cm wide, 44cm deep, 91cm high.




With characteristics indicative of the work of Gillows during this period, this bookcase relates to furniture supplied by the firm to the Library at Tatton Park, Cheshire and to work carried out for the neighbouring Mere Hall in 1815. A similar example was sold Christies, A Town House in Mayfair, 20 November 2008, lot 510, (realised (£39,650 including premium). Another very similar side cabinet, but with glazed doors sold Christies, The English Collector, 17 November 2016, lot 125 (realised £20,000 including premium).