20th century design & art
Abstract cavred wood sculpture, English, circa 1970s.
Two waved forms that appear to be splashing into the carved base. Very well made, artist unknown but clearly by a very accomplished hand.
In excellent condition, no damage.
54cm tall.
UK delivery is £12.
Low slung wicker chairs with iron frame of either Belgian or French origin, circa 1950s/60s.
Price is per chair.
Particularly nicely shaped wicker seat with rolled edges and angular black iron sled frame. They are very comfortable.
In excellent condition for their age, one chair has a small area of loss to the wicker on the front edge (see photos).
65cm high x 78cm wide x 69cm deep x 39cm seat height at front edge
A stunning modernist cabinet, most likely of Scandinavian origin, circa 1930s.
A really striking design with a bank of six drawers and a locking door with full length rod handle, inside are two adjustable shelves. The cabinet is veneered in what looks like flamed birch or satinwood. It’s the most beautiful wood with vivid patterning that almost dances in the light.
In very good restored condition with some veneer repairs.
46cm deep (not including handle) x 95cm wide x 85.5cm high.
An interesting painting of two pigeon fanciers with a caged bird. Unsigned but has influences of the gritty realism of Prunella Clough.
Painted in sooty greys, dirty white and soft mauves on board. Framed in an off white surround.
Painting is in good condition, the frame has wear and some corner separation.
66.75cm x 82cm.
Oak Arts & Crafts carver chair by William Birch and retailed by Liberty, circa 1900.
Generously sized with wide seat and supportive backrest. Beautifully curved arms.
Rich colour with really nice original patina. There is possibly a very old addition of a metal strengthening fixing on the bottom of the arms (see photos).
Very sturdy.
55.5cm deep x 52cm wide x 95.5 high x 46cm seat height.
Midcentury abstract painting on canvas, circa 1960s, most probably French or Italian.
A vibrant energetic painting in a futurist style. Finished with a simple wooden frame. Unsigned.
In very good condition. Some ageing to the frame.
59cm x 77cm.
UK delivery is £20.
Model HT15 small desk and chair designed by modernist architect Wells Coates in 1934 for PEL (Practical Equipment Ltd). Coates is best known as the architect of the Lawn Road Flats (Isokon Building).
The desk would also work really nicely as a console table or small dressing table.
Tubular chromed frame with black stained oak plank top and drawer with chromed handle. The cantilevered chair has the original black leather upholstery.
In good vintage condition, the black stain has worn nicely and the chrome is in excellent condition. There is a slight gap between two of the planks on the top. The leather on the chair has wrinkled a bit but still good. Both desk and chair have the PEL tag.
Preferably sold as a pair but would consider splitting.
Desk top is 61cm x 40cm (legs are 66cm wide) x 73.25 high. Chair is 78cm high 38.5cm wide 52cm deep x 46cm seat height.
Female portrait painting, tempera on paper/card attributed to 20th century Italian artist Mario Sironi (1885–1961).
Signed ‘Sironi’ bottom right, the painting bears resemblance to Sironi’s output from around the 1950s. On the reverse of the painting there is written ‘Sironi’ and further writing that is illegible (please ask for details).
Float mounted and framed in a dark wood frame with AR70 low reflection glass.
55.5cm x 70.75cm.