Wright and Mansfield was an important and prominent Victorian firm that produced many of the finest pieces of English furniture ever made. They served as Cabinetmakers to Queen Victoria, and several of their pieces are housed and on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Widely recognized for their superb craftsmanship and innovative designs, they received acclaim for their works exhibited in the 1862 London International Exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair, where they exhibited a similar cabinet. In fact, they won the only gold medal awarded for British Furniture at the 1867 Paris Exhibition. The intricate inlay displayed on this side cabinet is the work of an exceptionally accomplished artisan. In terms of workmanship, materials and design, the exhibition sideboard is a work of art.
This sideboard is pictured in two well-known books regarding antiques including The Antiques Buyer by David Dickinson, page 169, and History of Furniture by Michael Huntley, page 182.
Circa 1860
71″ wide x 21″ deep x 86 1/2″ high
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Attributed to:Wright and Mansfield (Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 86.5 in (219.71 cm)Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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Style:Neoclassical(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:BronzeEbonyIvoryMarbleSatinwoodEtched
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1860
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Condition:Excellent
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Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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Reference Number:Seller: 29-0059Seller: LU891135666782
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