Sale 10660
London, South Kensington
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16 September 2015
Price realised
GBP 6,000
Estimate
EDWARD BARNSLEY (1900-1987) A PEDESTAL DESK, 1937 Walnut, ebony, with red leather inset top, above three frieze draws and two cupboard doors with fielded panels 32 in. (81 cm.) high, 55 ¾ in. (140 cm.) wide; 28 ¾ in. (71 cm.) deep
Provenance
Commissioned by Captain J. R. Abbey (1894-1969) in 1937.
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Christie's wishes to thank The Edward Barnsley Educational Trust for assistance with researching this lot. The piece is described as a Writing table-Folio cabinet on the design drawing held by the Trust.
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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