Fine Arts & Crafts (including Martin Ware) - 21st June 2023

Lot 345

A fine Ireland Brothers silk damask tablecloth designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, rectangular,

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

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Description

A fine Ireland Brothers silk damask tablecloth designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, rectangular, decorated with panels of geometric foliage including fleur de lys corners for retailer John Wilson, Bond Street, unsigned, 300 x 225cm.

Provenance

Fine Art Society, 2015

Private collection.

Literature

Harry Lyons, Christopher Dresser Textiles, ACC Books, page 110 this piece illustrated. This piece is believed to be unique.