JOHN BEAVAN

Recognition

A Regency Collection

John Beavan was commissioned by a particularly innovative private client to meticulously recreate some of history's most distinguished and intricate Regency furniture pieces. These exquisite reproductions draw heavily from the remarkable private collection of Samuel Whitbread, housed at the stunning Southill Park in Bedfordshire. This project allowed John to combine historical accuracy with artistic craftsmanship, resulting in pieces that celebrate the grandeur and elegance of the Regency era. Sotheby's An Exception Eye Catalogue, showing hand carved detailing, with every piece of work is meticulously handmade, utilising a number of precision crafts – including gold-leafing, carving, marquetry making each piece a unique and individual ‘Sculptural Work of Art’ which makes his furniture more sought after and more valuable.

A Regency style Rosewood and Parcel-Gilt Settee

Late 20th Century, by John Beavan after Henry Holland’s designs for Southill Park. 94cm (3ft 1”) high 181cm (5ft 11”) wide 67cm (2ft 2 ¼”) deep. The original version of this sofa was designed for Samuel Whitbread’s Drawing Room at Southill Park, by Henry Holland and executed by the renowned firm of cabinet-makers Marsh and Tatham between 1809 and 1813. The original is photographed in situ in Gervase Jackson-Stops, ‘Southill Park, Bedfordshire’, Country Life, 28th April 1994, p.66, fig. 9, and F.J.B. Watson, ‘Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration’, Connoisseur, January-June 1952. P17, fig. IV. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 169

A pair of late George III style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Etageres.

Late 20th Century, by John Beavan. After Henry Holland’s designs for Southill Park. The galleried white marble canted oblong tops above two in-curved oblong stages with leaf cast and lions paw feet. 83cm (2ft 9”) high 42cm (1ft 4 ½”) wide 31cm (1ft ¼”) deep. The originals of this model were originally supplied to Samuel Whitbread for the Boudoir at Southill Park circa 1800. The originals are photographed in situ now in the Drawing Room in Gervase Jackson-Stops. ‘Southill Park, Bedfordshire’. Country Life, 28th April 1994, p. 66. Fig. 9. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 168.

A pair of late George III style Mahogany and parcel-gilt Library armchairs

Late 20th Century By John Beavan. After Henry Holland’s designs for Southill Park Bedfordshire. One of the original chairs on which these chairs were based is illustrated in situ in F.J.B. Watson. ‘Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration’. Connoisseur, January - June 1952, p.16 fig. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 167

A Late George III Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Rosewood Centre Table

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan. After Henry Holland’s Designs for Southill Park. 69cm (2ft 3 ¼”) high 82cm (2ft 8 ¼”) wide 55cm (1ft 8 ¼”) deep

A pair of Regency style Mahogany and parcel-gilt cabinets

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan, based on Henry Holland’s design for Southill Park. The Carrara white marble top above two brass-mounted drawers and doors with brass fretted wheel panels within collared fluted corner columns over milled bases on bullet feet. 88cm (2ft 10”) high 124cm (4ft 1”) wide 44cm (1ft 5 ¼”) deep. The form of these commodes is based upon an example designed by Henry Holland supplied for Mrs. Whitbread’s room at Southill Park. The original is illustrated in situ in F.J.B. Watson, ‘Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration’. Connoisseur, January - June, 1952, p. 18, fig. VII. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 171

A pair of Regency style gilt bronze mounted rosewood stools

Late 20th Century. by John Beavan after Henry Holland’s designs for Southill Park. 16.5cm (6 ½”) high 45cm (1ft 5 ¾”) wide 35cm (1ft ¾”) deep. The original design of this model was supplied for the Boudoir at Southill and is shown in situ in F.J.B. Waston. ’Southill: Its Furniture and Decoration’. Connoisseur. January - June 1952. P. 16. Fig. III. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 168

A pair of Regency style Kingwood and Gilt-wood Tables

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan after Henry Holland’s designs for Southill Park. 76cm (2ft 6”) high 44cm (1ft 5 ¼”) diameter. The original tables on which these models are based were supplied under Henry Holland’s direction for the Drawing Room at Southill Park between 1812 and 1815. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 168

A Regency Style Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Sculpture Plinth

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan. 88cm (2ft 10 ¾”) high 56cm (1ft 10”) square. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 172

A pair of late George III style Rosewood and Parcel-Gilt Side Chairs.

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan after Henry Holland’s design for Carlton House. Bearing a ‘JB’ Branded Mark. Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 172

A pair of Regency Style Mahogany and Ebonised Side Cabinets

Late 20th Century. By John Beavan 87cm (2ft 10”) high 125cm (4ft 1”) wide 46cm (1ft 6”) deep Sotheby’s An Exceptional Eye, A Private British Collection London July 2010 page 145

The Drawing Room at Southill Park

Where elements of style (with kind permission) from the Whitbread’s private Regency Collection at Southill Park, completed with ebonised and gilt frames to wall panels and over mantle carved and gilded decorations. Pieces of the collection now sold at Sotheby’s London and later Christies. New York, identifying John Beavan as one of England’s finest Cabinet Makers of the 21st century