Lot Essay
A closely related laundry basket was part of the decoration of the Blue bedroom at Monplaisir, Peterhof, and is illustrated in A. Gaydarmak, Russian Empire, Moscow/Paris, 2000, p. 247-248.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY, OF MONUMENTAL SCALE
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A NORTH EUROPEAN WALNUT LAUNDRY BASKET
Early 19th century, of monumental scale
Of oval form, with hinged moulded lid surmounted by a bun finial, the body with serpentine vertical slats, lined with cream linen, on a moulded plinth base
45¼ in. (115 cm.) high; 40½ in. (103 cm.) wide
Early 19th century, of monumental scale
Of oval form, with hinged moulded lid surmounted by a bun finial, the body with serpentine vertical slats, lined with cream linen, on a moulded plinth base
45¼ in. (115 cm.) high; 40½ in. (103 cm.) wide
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This lot has been withdrawn.