Lot Essay
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Sir Herbert Baker (1862 - 1946) renowned architect, one of his most notable commissions was to work along side Sir Edwin Lutyens on a series of important civic buildings built in New Delhi during 1912, returning to England the following year to establish his practice in London with partner Alexander Scott.
Sir Herbert Baker (1862 - 1946) renowned architect, one of his most notable commissions was to work along side Sir Edwin Lutyens on a series of important civic buildings built in New Delhi during 1912, returning to England the following year to establish his practice in London with partner Alexander Scott.