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William Arthur Smith Benson
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Wall / Table Light, model no. 1132A, circa 1890
- stamped BENSON
- brass, opalescent glass
- 36.5 cm. (14 3/8 in.)
manufactured by W.A.S. Benson & Co., London
brass, yellow and opalescent glass
brass, yellow and opalescent glass
Provenance
Sworders, Stansted Mountfitchet, 20 September, 2005, lot 174
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Michael Whiteway, Paul Reeves, W.A.S. Benson 1854-1924 An Exhibition of his Metalwork, exh. cat., 1 - 24 December 1981, London, 1981, pp. 18-19, pls 16, 19 for relatable examples
Ian Hamerton, W.A.S. Benson: Arts and Crafts Luminary and Pioneer of Modern Design, Suffolk, 2005, p. 151, pl. 134, p. 258, pl. 14
Ian Hamerton, W.A.S. Benson: Arts and Crafts Luminary and Pioneer of Modern Design, Suffolk, 2005, p. 151, pl. 134, p. 258, pl. 14
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. Very minor oxidation to the metal throughout with the glass shade in excellent condition, possessing very minor flecks near the collar and are not visible when the shade is fitted to its base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."