Fine Arts and Crafts - 22nd June 2016
Lot 286
A rare W.A.S Benson copper and brass fire screen
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £8800
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Description
A rare W.A.S Benson copper and brass fire screen, the copper stylised flowerhead screen with brass centre, on rise and fall central stem with loop carry handle terminal, unmarked, 74cm. high
Literature
Ian Hamerton W.A.S Benson Luminary & Pioneer of Modern Design, Antique Collector's Club, page 96 plate 73 for a comparable screen illustrated.