Sale 9945
London, South Kensington
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12 June 2013
Price realised
GBP 8,125
Estimate
A CIRCULAR OAK TABLE DESIGNED BY SIDNEY BARNSLEY (1865-1926) AND PROBABLY MADE BY EDWARD BARNSLEY (1900-1987) CIRCA 1925 On 'X' frame and base united by chamfered supports 28¼ in. (71.7 cm.) high; 44 in. (111.7 cm.) diameter
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Designed by Sidney Barnsley in 1924 for the Library of Bedales School.
Special Notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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