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19th Century English Satinwood, Parquetry Side Cabinet Attributed To Donald Ross

$53,652.83
£39,748.70
€45,000
CA$73,501.70
A$81,556.33
CHF 42,720.96
MX$1,000,099.57
NOK 543,395.91
SEK 512,942.56
DKK 342,305.08
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A fine 19th century satinwood, specimen crossbanded and parquetry decorated side cabinet attributed to Donald Ross, the breakfront top adorned with trellis marquetry of rosewood and satinwood, with the top encompassed by a moulded ormolu frame. The apron below is similarly adorned, with the ormolu panels decorated again with Ross’ distinctive design. The twin panelled doors with trellis marquetry of rosewood and satinwood centered by oval hand painted porcelain plaques within an oval ormolu border. The central door opens to reveal a single birds eye maple shelf interior. The end doors are glazed, each enclosing a shelf fitted interior again with birds eye maple, resting on six bun feet. Circa 1880 English Biography: Donald Ross (British, 1830-1916) Donald Ross was a celebrated furniture maker of the late 19th Century. His firm had premises at 13 Denmark Square, Soho during the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Distinctive of their work was the use of dotted marquetry trellis inlay in the 18th Century manner of the renowned Parisian makers. Ross exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and his work was retailed by top Victorian furniture stores such as Edwards and Roberts, James Winter & Sons and John Watson of Oxford Street. Today, Donald Ross' work is held in museums across the world. In London, for example, a pair of Donald Ross side tables decorated with his distinctive 'dot & trellis’ marquetry inlay, is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Attributed to:
    Donald Ross (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.89 in (114 cm)Width: 92.92 in (236 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu,Satinwood,Parquetry
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735244828242

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