Lot Essay
When lot 186 (The Coade Stone lioneess from Deepdene) was offered at Christie’s in 1996, these medallions were placed on the associated mahogany base.
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DESIGNED BY THOMAS HOPE, CIRCA 1820
Details
A PAIR OF REGENCY BRONZE AND GILT-BRONZE MEDUSA MASK CURTAIN TIE-BACKS
DESIGNED BY THOMAS HOPE, CIRCA 1820
The circular dish centred by a Medusa mask enclosed by braided frieze decoration, with three holes for suspension, lacking chains
Each: 4 7⁄8 in. (12.5 cm.) diameter
DESIGNED BY THOMAS HOPE, CIRCA 1820
The circular dish centred by a Medusa mask enclosed by braided frieze decoration, with three holes for suspension, lacking chains
Each: 4 7⁄8 in. (12.5 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Almost certainly supplied to Thomas Hope circa 1820 for The Deepdene, Surrey. Purchased from The Deepdene in the 1960s by Angus McBean, Esq.
Private Collection, 12 Broad Street, Boxford, Suffolk (on the base of the Deepdene lioness).Acquired from Hilary Chelminski, London, September 2001.
Private Collection, 12 Broad Street, Boxford, Suffolk (on the base of the Deepdene lioness).Acquired from Hilary Chelminski, London, September 2001.