Summer 2016 Fine Furniture Preview
Christopher Hampton, Managing Director, takes a quick look at the furniture on offer
in the upcoming Summer 2016 Fine Sale, which has a larger than usual collection
of Eastern carpets and rugs to tempt buyers with.
A Heriz Carpet (FS31/913) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 12th
July 2016 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's
Summer 2016 Fine Art Auction
includes a larger than usual section of Eastern carpets and rugs. Principally formed
by one collector in the South Hams, the particularly interesting examples are a
Kazak rug
(FS31/909) with an estimate of £300-£400, a
Lenkoran runner
(FS31/910), estimated at £500-£800, and a
Heriz carpet
of good size, which should realise £1,500-£2,000.
A Kazak rug (FS31/909) is one of the many Eastern rugs on offer in the sale.
A Lenkoran runner (FS31/910) is another example amongst the many fine rugs and carpet
being offered for auction in Exeter.
The
furniture auction
has a good selection of
oak and country furniture
including
six early 19th Century stick back Windsor elbow chairs
(FS31/960) with a pre-sale estimate £1,500-£2,000;
two refectory dining tables
(FS31/961), one being a Dutch oak draw leaf with an estimate of £600-£1,000, the
other an oak and chestnut refectory table measuring some 12ft 3in in length, which
has been known in the family who are consigning it for sale as the 'Drake table
from Buckland Abbey'. It should realise £1,000-£1,500.
There is a good
19th Century elm curved high back settle
(FS31/974) estimated at £600-£800.
These six early 19th Century Stick Back Windsor Elbow Chairs (FS31/960) carry a
per-sale estimate of between £1,500 and £2,000.
A 17th Century Dutch Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table (FS31/961).
A 19th Century Elm Curved High Back Wing Settle (FS31/974).
In the
mahogany section
is a large
early 19th Century library bookcase
(FS31/1028) estimate £1,000-£1,500 and
two matching early 19th Century mahogany secretaire bookcases
(FS31/1027) estimated at £2,000-£3,000
An
unusual 19th Century mahogany and upholstered patent adjustable wing armchair
(FS31/1052) with a £300-£500 pre-sale estimate, but if you prefer the 20th Century
for armchair comfort then there is
a pair of 'Everest' white leather armchairs and
a similar stool
(FS31/1097).
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Bookcase (FS31/1028) has a pre-sale estimate
of £1,000-£1,500.
Two Matching Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcases (FS31/1027) are being
offering with an estimate of £2,000-£3,000.
A 19th Century Mahogany and Upholstered Patent Adjustable Wing Armchair (FS31/1052).
A pair of 'Everest' White Leather Swivel Armchairs (FS31/1097).
Staying in the 20th Century, a
Heal and Son sideboard
(FS31/1094) estimate £300-£400 and
an oak tea trolley by Robert Mouseman Thompson
(FS31/1095) estimated at £400-£500 provide two examples of high craftsmanship.
Finally, an
elegant and decorative 19th Century satinwood cylinder fronted bureau
bookcase
(FS31/1091) should realise £1,500-£2,000.
A Mahogany and Ebony Strung Rectangular Sideboard (FS31/1094) by Heal & Son
Ltd.
An Oak Rectangular Two Tier Trolley (FS31/1095) By Robert Thompson of Kilburn 'The
Mouseman'.
An Early 19th Century Mahogany, Satinwood Decorated and Inlaid Cylinder Fronted
Bureau Bookcase (FS31/1091).
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