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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent, English, circa 1740
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent, English, circa 1740
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent, English, circa 1740
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent, English, circa 1740
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent, English, circa 1740

A GEORGE II GILTWWOD SIDE TABLE, Attributed to the Works of Benjamin Goodison & William Kent

English, circa 1740
Width: 48"” 122 cm
Depth: 25” 65 cm
Height: 31.5” 80 cm
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Provenance

Dewlish House, Dorset ,UK

Literature

The First Georgians: Art and Monarchy 1714 - 1760, London, 2014

Royal Collection Trust

William Kent Designing Georgian Britain. Susan Weber Fig 17.8/17.21 Pg. 453/460

A rare George II carved and gilded side table, the moulded Breche Violetta marble top above a carved and fluted frieze standing on shaped scrolled legs carved with acanthus, money pockets and scales, terminating in block toes.

 

This important table can be attributed to the works of William Kent and Benjamin Goodison. In form, construction and style the table is near identical to many documented commissions by Goodison, and similar examples can be seen in the Royal collection that were acquired by Frederick Prince of Wales ( 1732-3) see images above.

 

The tables in the Royal collection attributed to Goodison feature a fluted frieze surmounted by a boarder of carved foliage, and are constructed in walnut, oak  and pine, they were almost certainly intended for use in the private apartments of George II or Fredercik Prince of Wales, while expensive and prized gilded pieces like the present example would have been on view in the State rooms.

 

It is known that William Kent and Goodison worked on many projects together. The simple scrolled outline of the legs on this table, and their carved elements derive firmly from classical sources. These sources were familiar to William Kent, who spent much time in Italy and was inspired by the ancient world.

 

The scroll or console support used by Kent in his seating furniture and console tables was derived directly from Roman Baroque Furniture, and his trademark fish scale although more commonly seen on Italian Silver was also inspired from Italian furniture. These ’Kentian’ stylistic motifs are unique in  English Furniture, similar support designs can be seen in examples at Chiswick House and Houghton Hall.

 

While the construction of the table can be attributed to Goodison, the bold design including the carved detail of acanthus, money pockets and scrolled legs can be confidently attributed to William Kent and his highly influential designs.

 

Gilding analysis available on request

 

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