The John Hobbs Collection Part I

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John Hobbs was born in 1946. His father Sid was the proprietor of Odds and Hobbs, a King’s Road junk shop, where being something
of a philosopher, he held court to a circle of local admirers. John left school at fourteen and I met him not long after, staying on the Welsh borders
in the house of Lord Harlech, then away in Washington as our ambassador to the United States. He was then a youth of striking beauty, who looked as if he’d strayed from a band of angels in a quatrocento painting. A few years later he was apprenticed to a tallyman (a travelling salesman for
a firm specializing in hire purchase) and learned to knock on doors and, as a sideline, to charm goods out of hungry owners. In 1974 he set up business in the newly-established Furniture Cave, supplying, at a modest mark up, dutch marquetry to the Belgians and italian furniture and painted Edwardian satinwood to the Italians. Here he was joined by his younger brother Carlton, or Carly. It was the moment when Biedermeier, with its light colouring and simply elegant lines was beginning to be appreciated, and they bought boldly and well, made big profits, and met new clients. They moved to the Pimlico Road in 1987, travelling much in Sweden, Denmark and Finland, countries then awash with Russian furniture, which they brought to London and sold to Mallets at Bourdon House, to their neighbours in Pimlico, and to America.
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A PAIR OF CHINESE SPINACH JADE CARNELIAN AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED JARDINIÈRES 19th century Each w...1 - A PAIR OF CHINESE SPINACH JADE CARNELIAN AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED JARDINIÈRES 19th century Each w...
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A PAIR OF CHINESE SPINACH JADE CARNELIAN AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED JARDINIÈRES 19th century Each with blue enamel ground and blue, turquoise and...
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AN ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT CLOCK circa 1735 The white enamel dial with...2 - AN ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT CLOCK circa 1735 The white enamel dial with...
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AN ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT CLOCK circa 1735 The white enamel dial with Roman chapter ring signed Ad Foucart/Succr de R.BOUV
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A NORTH ITALIAN BAROQUE SILVER GILT-COPPER AND LACQUERED-GILT-BRASS RELIQUARY BUST ON PLINTH Veni...3 - A NORTH ITALIAN BAROQUE SILVER GILT-COPPER AND LACQUERED-GILT-BRASS RELIQUARY BUST ON PLINTH Veni...
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A NORTH ITALIAN BAROQUE SILVER GILT-COPPER AND LACQUERED-GILT-BRASS RELIQUARY BUST ON PLINTH Venice, 17th century Depicting a female saint with straig
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN late BAROQUE BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT PEDESTALS Circa 1735 Each rectangula...4 - A PAIR OF ITALIAN late BAROQUE BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT PEDESTALS Circa 1735 Each rectangula...
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN late BAROQUE BLACK-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT PEDESTALS Circa 1735 Each rectangular top with rounded front edge above a molded cornice
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE LACA POVERA AND GILTWOOD MIRRORS 19th century Each rectangular to...5 - A PAIR OF ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE LACA POVERA AND GILTWOOD MIRRORS 19th century Each rectangular to...
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE LACA POVERA AND GILTWOOD MIRRORS 19th century Each rectangular torus molded frame with re-entrant corners decorated wi
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A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN BAROQUE PIETRe DURE-INLAID TABLE TOPS Naples, early 17th century Each of...6 - A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN BAROQUE PIETRe DURE-INLAID TABLE TOPS Naples, early 17th century Each of...
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A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN BAROQUE PIETRe DURE-INLAID TABLE TOPS Naples, early 17th century Each of rectangular form centrally inlaid with a medallion of
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A NORTH GERMAN LATE BAROQUE GREY-PAINTED MIRROR Circa 1710 The rectangular plate within a quarter...7 - A NORTH GERMAN LATE BAROQUE GREY-PAINTED MIRROR Circa 1710 The rectangular plate within a quarter...
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A NORTH GERMAN LATE BAROQUE GREY-PAINTED MIRROR Circa 1710 The rectangular plate within a quarter-circle-molded frame surmounted by a scrolled crestin
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A PAIR OF north ITALIAN BAROQUE POLYCHROME-PAINTED LOW CABINETS veneto, second quarter 18th centu...8 - A PAIR OF north ITALIAN BAROQUE POLYCHROME-PAINTED LOW CABINETS veneto, second quarter 18th centu...
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A PAIR OF north ITALIAN BAROQUE POLYCHROME-PAINTED LOW CABINETS veneto, second quarter 18th century Each shaped rectangular top above a molded cornice
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A SWEDISH LATE BAROQUE GILT LEAD-MOUNTED RED VERRE EGLOMISE AND BLUE GLASS MIRROR Attributed to G...9 - A SWEDISH LATE BAROQUE GILT LEAD-MOUNTED RED VERRE EGLOMISE AND BLUE GLASS MIRROR Attributed to G...
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A SWEDISH LATE BAROQUE GILT LEAD-MOUNTED RED VERRE EGLOMISE AND BLUE GLASS MIRROR Attributed to Gustav Precht, circa 1700 The rectangular plate within
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO WALNUT AND PARCEL-GILT SIDE TABLES Circa 1735 Each rectangular mot...10 - A PAIR OF ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO WALNUT AND PARCEL-GILT SIDE TABLES Circa 1735 Each rectangular mot...
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN EARLY ROCOCO WALNUT AND PARCEL-GILT SIDE TABLES Circa 1735 Each rectangular mottled pink and gray marble top with quarter circle-mol
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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD MIRROR Tuscany, circa 1740 The divided central plate within an ogee-mo...11 - AN ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD MIRROR Tuscany, circa 1740 The divided central plate within an ogee-mo...
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AN ITALIAN ROCOCO GILTWOOD MIRROR Tuscany, circa 1740 The divided central plate within an ogee-molded leaftip border and slip surrounds divided by roc
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE POLYCHROME DECORATED CONSOLE TABLES 19th century Each onyx-veneere...12 - A PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE POLYCHROME DECORATED CONSOLE TABLES 19th century Each onyx-veneere...
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE POLYCHROME DECORATED CONSOLE TABLES 19th century Each onyx-veneered serpentine marble top projecting above a molded cor
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AN ITALIAN LATE BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND CREAM-PAINTED CONSOLE Circa 1710 The shaped top with carved...13 - AN ITALIAN LATE BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND CREAM-PAINTED CONSOLE Circa 1710 The shaped top with carved...
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AN ITALIAN LATE BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND CREAM-PAINTED CONSOLE Circa 1710 The shaped top with carved arabesque border, rounded corners and quarter-circle-
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A GEORGE II GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE Circa 1745 The shield-shaped plate within a conforming frame with...14 - A GEORGE II GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE Circa 1745 The shield-shaped plate within a conforming frame with...
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A GEORGE II GILTWOOD GIRANDOLE Circa 1745 The shield-shaped plate within a conforming frame with gadrooned sight edge and sanded flat section with tra
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND BLACK-PAINTED FINIAL Late 17th century In the form of a winged or...15 - AN ITALIAN BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND BLACK-PAINTED FINIAL Late 17th century In the form of a winged or...
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE GILTWOOD AND BLACK-PAINTED FINIAL Late 17th century In the form of a winged orb on a cloud cushion, atop a square plinth with gadro
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A GEORGE II GILT-BRONZE AND LACQUERED BRASS AND ENGRAVED AND LACQUERED BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY AND...16 - A GEORGE II GILT-BRONZE AND LACQUERED BRASS AND ENGRAVED AND LACQUERED BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY AND...
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A GEORGE II GILT-BRONZE AND LACQUERED BRASS AND ENGRAVED AND LACQUERED BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY AND EBONY SECRETAIRE-BOOKCASE By Giles Grendey and bearin
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION TORCHERES Third quarter 19th century Each...17 - A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION TORCHERES Third quarter 19th century Each...
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION TORCHERES Third quarter 19th century Each circular top with gadrooned edge supported by a bunc
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A SET OF SIX ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES 19th century Each cartouche-shaped plate wi...18 - A SET OF SIX ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES 19th century Each cartouche-shaped plate wi...
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A SET OF SIX ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES 19th century Each cartouche-shaped plate with etched male or female classical figure on a lambre
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A PAIR OF south GERMAN ROCOCO RED-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRS bavaria, Circa 1740 Each mold...19 - A PAIR OF south GERMAN ROCOCO RED-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRS bavaria, Circa 1740 Each mold...
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A PAIR OF south GERMAN ROCOCO RED-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRS bavaria, Circa 1740 Each molded frame with acanthus-sheathed scrolls overall, each
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A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN rococo LACQUERED BRASS-MOUNTED AND PEWTER-INLAID SABICU, AMARANTH, AND TU...20 - A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN rococo LACQUERED BRASS-MOUNTED AND PEWTER-INLAID SABICU, AMARANTH, AND TU...
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A PAIR OF SOUTH ITALIAN rococo LACQUERED BRASS-MOUNTED AND PEWTER-INLAID SABICU, AMARANTH, AND TULIPWOOD COMMODES Naples, circa 1750 Each serpentine S
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