Sale 9958
London, South Kensington
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24 March 2004
Price realised
GBP 2,390
Estimate
A REGENCY STAINED-BEECH SINGLE BEDSTEAD CIRCA 1810-15 The padded head and foot board of scrolled form covered in blue foliate Bennison material, on massive ring-turned baluster legs with lacquered- brass caps and castors, the side rails and slats replaced by 'Howe', inscribed in pencil 'West Wing Vallet NO.6', lacking mattress 42¼ in. (107 cm.) high; 88 in. (224 cm.) long; 50¾ in. (129 cm.) wide
Provenance
Probably acquired by Edward, Viscount Lascelles (1764-1814) for Harewood House, Hanover Square, London or Harewood House, Yorkshire. Thence by descent until sold from Harewood House, Christie's House sale, 3 October 1988, lot 539.
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