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Lot Essay
A related pair of torcheres were sold from the Property of Major-General E. H. Goulbourn's Settlement, Christie's London, 12 March 1981, lot 75.
Details
A George III painted torchere
The circular top above a moulded edge and fluted frieze, on rectangular tapering supports joined by a concave-sided undertier centred by a turned shaft with vase-shaped upper section, on a turned and moulded base, originally supporting a candelabrum
14½in. (37cm.) wide, 56¾in. (144cm.) high
The circular top above a moulded edge and fluted frieze, on rectangular tapering supports joined by a concave-sided undertier centred by a turned shaft with vase-shaped upper section, on a turned and moulded base, originally supporting a candelabrum
14½in. (37cm.) wide, 56¾in. (144cm.) high
Provenance
David Vicary.
David Vicary originally trained as an architect and worked in the offices of Sir Basil Spence and Denis Lennon. In 1960 he opened his own office in The Brompton Road, London, SW7. See lot 324.
David Vicary originally trained as an architect and worked in the offices of Sir Basil Spence and Denis Lennon. In 1960 he opened his own office in The Brompton Road, London, SW7. See lot 324.
Special notice
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