Fine Arts and Crafts - 18th June 2025
Lot 431
A pair of Robert Mouseman Thompson English oak Monk bookends designed by Robert Thompson, probably
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £6930
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Description
A pair of Robert Mouseman Thompson English oak Monk bookends designed by Robert Thompson, probably made by George Weightman in the 1930's, carved mouse signature to one, 15cm. high (2)
Provenance
Design, Woolley and Wallis, 16th October 2019, lot 1503.
Catalogue Notes
In the 1930's Robert Thompson had strong connections with Ampleforth Abbey and College as he was making furniture for many of the college houses. Items such as these bookends were often made as a gift for one of the benefactors, who paid for some of the work at the Abbey and College.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Ian Thompson Cartwright for the information provided.