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AN ART DECO SILVER-MOUNTED LAPIS LAZULI BANDED ONYX DESK SET BY HENRY GRIFFITH & SONS LTD., LONDON, 1921 AND 1922 |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stationary case: 15cm. high, 23cm. wide, 13cm. deep; 6in., 9in., 5in.
comprising; a stationery case with a hinged lid enclosing divisions, a desk calendar, with ivorine date insets, a stamp box, an ashtray and a blotter with integral mahogany support (5)
Provenance
Photographed in the Drawing Room at Croft House circa 1926.
Part of this desk set appears in a study of the Drawing Room, Croft House by Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937) painted in 1934. See The Harrison Collection, these rooms, 12 June 2018, lot 112.
Part of this desk set appears in a study of the Drawing Room, Croft House by Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (1883-1937) painted in 1934. See The Harrison Collection, these rooms, 12 June 2018, lot 112.
Condition
Very stylish. Would look stunning after a deep clean. Some typical chips to extremities wear to printed calendar insets. Some loose elements. ink stand: 26cm wide. ashtray 8cm long blotter 15cm. wide stamp case 10.5cm. wide
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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."