William III Baroque Carved Giltwood Settee

View Similar Items

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather

Baroque Revival Settee

Hollywood Regency Eccentric Giltwood, Carved Sofa / Settee, Satin

Napoleon III French Settee

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen

Jacobean Carved Oak Settee

French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin

Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee

19th Century Painted / Giltwood Framed Settee

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee

French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.

Fantastic Victorian Carved Walnut Cameo Back Settee

1 of 11

William III Baroque Carved Giltwood Settee

About the Item

An exceptional William III Baroque carved giltwood settee commissioned by Sir Thomas Osborne, Bt., 1st Duke of Leeds (1632-1712) either for his house at Wimbledon, Surrey or for Kiveton Park, Yorkshire. This giltwood settee is the key piece from a larger suite of furniture which is decorated with wonderful carved gilt gesso decoration in the Baroque taste and is clearly inspired by the designs of Daniel Marot (1661-1752). The careers of Daniel Marot and Thomas Osborne were both inextricably intertwined with the ascendancy of William III to the English throne. Osborne was one of seven politicians involved in the Glorious Revolution who wrote to Wiliam of Orange inviting him to ascend the throne of England. For his support Osborne was rewarded with the Dukedom of Leeds in 1694 and the suite may have been commissioned to celebrate his elevation. Marot, a huguenot emigre was instrumental in bringing the Baroque style to the Court of William of Orange. Marot is associated with the remodelling of the interiors of Het Loo Palace, Amsterdam and the redecoration of Hampton Court in the lavish Baroque style. The settee is probably by the royal upholderer Philip Guibert who is recorded as working in St. James's, London from 1692-1739. He is the only cabinet-maker or upholsterer who appears in the account books of the Duke of Leeds and his work for the Royal Court (at Windsor and Kensington Palace) would have given him first hand knowledge of Marot's work. Please contact Peter Alexander for more in depth research, and a full condition report. The giltwood settee's upholstered arched back and scrolling arms above a cushioned seat; raised on beautifully carved legs which have flared facets ornamented with flowers and strapwork above boldly scrolling bifurcated feet to the front and swept legs decorated with panels of strapwork to the rear united by moulded, scrolled X-stretchers with beaded ornament and centred by an urn finial. The sette retains much of its original carved gilt gesso decoration and is now upholstered in gaufraged blue velvet.

Dimensions:
Height: 54.25 in (137.8 cm)Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Giltwood,Carved
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1700-1709
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1700
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. A full condition report including images during restoration and a gilding analysis is available on request.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: BA1921stDibs: LU1002311323543