Lot Essay
The companion desk, emblazoned with coats of arms and bearing the painted initial 'G.E.B' was sold anonymously Christie's, London, 22 January 2009, lot 147 (£30,000 including premium).
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LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GOA
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AN INDIAN SOLID ROSEWOOD AND CANED ARMCHAIR
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GOA
Carved overall with foliage, the toprail centred by a winged trophy and carved inscription 'POUR LE ROI ET LA LOI', the arms carved as eagles with hooked beaks and with a red leather buttoned squab cushion, on X-frame supports joined by stretchers
37½ in. (96 cm.) high; 27½ in. (70 cm.) wide; 37 in. (92 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GOA
Carved overall with foliage, the toprail centred by a winged trophy and carved inscription 'POUR LE ROI ET LA LOI', the arms carved as eagles with hooked beaks and with a red leather buttoned squab cushion, on X-frame supports joined by stretchers
37½ in. (96 cm.) high; 27½ in. (70 cm.) wide; 37 in. (92 cm.) deep
Provenance
George Elliott Browning, who reputedly lived in Goa at the end of the 19th century.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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