Fine Arts and Crafts - 22nd June 2016
Lot 229
A desk and chair by Edward Barnsley
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £6000
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Description
A desk and chair by Edward Barnsley, the English Walnut desk on two graduated banks of four drawers, the rectangular top with three drawers, ebonised wood handles, the English Walnut chair with curved, flaring lattice back, drop in embroidered seat, desk 151 x 63cm,
chair 102cm. high (2)
Provenance
A private collection of Edward Barnsley furniture. This desk and chair were commissioned from Edward Barnsley in 1934. The original design submitted was an armchair in English Walnut.