French fashion at Petworth
Although the 3rd Earl of Egremont is now best remembered as a major patron of Turner and other British artists, in his youth he had fashionable Francophile tastes. Peter Hughes examines the furniture he acquired at Petworth House, Sussex.
Peter Hughes, Monday, 25th August 2008
Figures
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The Carved Room at Petworth Looking North (detail) by C.R. Leslie (1794-1859), c. 1856. Oil on board, 35.2 x 30 cm. Tate, UK. This painting shows, on the far left, a carved giltwood French pier table of c. 1700 (see Figure 7)2 Relief of a river god, detail of Figure 3. Photo: © ntpl/John Hammond
3 Candelabrum (one of a pair), French, c. 1802. Patinated and gilt bronze, with verde antico marble plinth, ht 82 cm. The candelabra were purchased in Paris by the 3rd Earl of Egremont in 1802, probably from the marchand M.-E. Lignereux. Collection: The Lord Egremont. Photo: © ntpl / John Hammond
4 Roll-top desk, French, c. 1780. Stamped by François Rübestück (c. 1722-85). Oak, veneered with red satiné and purplewood, gilt-bronze mounts, 125 x 167.5 x 75 cm. Collection: The Lord Egremont. Photo: June Buck
5 Mantel clock, French, c. 1777. Clock by Frédéric Du Val (maître 1777); case by Robert (1711-89; maître 1746) or Jean-Baptiste Osmond (maître 1764). Gilt-bronze, ht 35.5 cm. Photo: June Buck
6 Detail of Figure 1, showing the pier table illustrated in Figure 7
7 Pier table, French, c. 1700. Carved and gilt pinewood with a porphyry top, 87.4 x 161.3 x 83.7 cm
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