Fine Arts and Crafts - 15th June 2022
Lot 323
A Hugh Birkett walnut wine table
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1600
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Description
A Hugh Birkett walnut wine table, dated 1997, square section with panelled sides and hinged panelled flat top, internally fitted with bottle rack and a tray, on castors, signed HB and dated 1997 to underside of top,
45.5cm square, 52cm. high
Provenance
Geoffrey H.Alpe thence by descent.
Design and Modern British and Post War Art, Mallam's 23rd May 2019, lot 252
Private collection.
Catalogue notes
This wine table was made to a special commission for Geoffrey Alpe (1908-2008), former Managing Director of Parker Knoll. It is thought only two of this design were made.