16th Aug, 2023 10:00
Modern Living
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Designed by William Morris (1834-1896)
Arts & Crafts, mahogany framed firescreen, with inset embroidered 'Rose and Olive' panel, unmarked, 63cm wide x 97cm high overall
Provenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.
Literature: See Linda Parry, William Morris: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996, p.247, M.28 for a comparable example.
Also see May Morris: Arts and Crafts Designer: Thames & Hudson, 2017, p.73, item 58 for a comparable example.
Sold for £700
Estimated at £200 - £400
Designed by William Morris (1834-1896)
Arts & Crafts, mahogany framed firescreen, with inset embroidered 'Rose and Olive' panel, unmarked, 63cm wide x 97cm high overall
Provenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.
Literature: See Linda Parry, William Morris: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996, p.247, M.28 for a comparable example.
Also see May Morris: Arts and Crafts Designer: Thames & Hudson, 2017, p.73, item 58 for a comparable example.
Minimal scuffs, marks, wear to edge and corners as expected. Some areas with fading/discolouration.
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Auction: Modern Living, 16th Aug, 2023
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