Stool
manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham (1772-1842)
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Re-gilded beech, textile
Measurements
46 x 91 x 45 cm
Place of origin
London
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Belton House, Lincolnshire
NT 434793.1
Summary
One of a pair of giltwood and upholstered stools, after a design by Charles Heathcote Tatham (London, 1772-1842) English, circa 1800. Each with a padded rectangular seat raised on square section fluted tapered legs headed by flower head paterae and with spade feet. Re-gilded.
Full description
The design is inspired by a drawing of a marble classical Roman seat, published by Charles Heathcote Tatham in his 'Etchings Representing the Best Examples of Ancient and Ornamental Architecture', 1799. Tatham arrived in Rome in July 1794. He stayed for two years gathering material for his designs, drawing and sketching his discoveries, he also bought a large number of antique fragments for his employer and mentor, Henry Holland (1745-1806) who was architect to the Prince of Wales. These fragments are now in the possession of the Soane Museum, London. James Weedon (September 2018)
Provenance
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) from Edward John Peregrine Cust, 7th Baron Brownlow, C. St J. (b.1936) in 1984.
Makers and roles
manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham (1772-1842), designer
References
Tatham, Charles Heathcote ''Etchings Representing the Best Examples of Ancient and Ornamental Architecture' 1799