A major test of the market for the best of British furniture will take place in London this summer when Christie’s stages a sale dedicated to Thomas Chippendale, writes Alex Capon.
The 22-lot mixed-owner auction has a range of works by ‘Britain’s greatest cabinet-maker’ with estimates ranging from £5000-5m.
The sale is part of the events marking the 300th anniversary of Chippendale’s birth and among the finest pieces on offer is a mahogany and Indian ebony commode that Chippendale made for Sir Rowland Winn between 1766-69.