12th Jul, 2017 11:00
Design, Modern British & Post-War Art
176
Attributed to Edward William Godwin (1833-1886)
Attributed to Edward William Godwin (1833-1886)
Armchair, manufactured by Gillow & Co., circa 1875
mahogany, with red and green 'Griffen' pattern upholstery
stamped 'Gillow'
on ring turned legs
72cm high, 58cm across.
No design for this chair has been identified in the Gillow Sketch Books for chairs, but Godwin is known to have been associated with the firm and certain attributes that feature on this chair show similarities to other examples identified as Godwin designs.
Sold for £7,200
Estimated at £300 - £500
Attributed to Edward William Godwin (1833-1886)
Armchair, manufactured by Gillow & Co., circa 1875
mahogany, with red and green 'Griffen' pattern upholstery
stamped 'Gillow'
on ring turned legs
72cm high, 58cm across.
No design for this chair has been identified in the Gillow Sketch Books for chairs, but Godwin is known to have been associated with the firm and certain attributes that feature on this chair show similarities to other examples identified as Godwin designs.
Auction: Design, Modern British & Post-War Art, 12th Jul, 2017
Design, Modern British & Post-War Art
