21st Nov, 2023 10:00
Modern Art & Design
290
Edward Barnsley CBE (1900-1987) and The Barnsley Workshop
Edward Barnsley CBE (1900-1987) and The Barnsley Workshop, a large walnut and boxwood strung bowfront serving table with open stretcher raised on four tapering legs having a large central drawer with cutlery inserts flanked by two smaller drawers with similar fittings, all with shallow carved integrated handles and later glass top, stamped 'BARNSLEY'
181cm wide, 59cm deep, 83cm high
Footnote:This lot has been authenticated by the Edward Barnsley Educational Trust in 1993 as having been made in 1970 for Mr & Mrs Asquith Leeson by George Taylor in approximately 250 hours.
Edward Barnsley was the son of Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926), he was educated at Bedales School which his father had helped to design alongside Ernest Gimson, whose influence plays large over the work of this famous Cotswold family. Edward trained with Geoffrey Lupton in Froxfield and struck out alone in 1923. The Barnsley Workshop is synonymous with the finest quality workmanship and design, frequently working on bespoke commissions and continues the legacy today.
Sold for £2,000
Edward Barnsley CBE (1900-1987) and The Barnsley Workshop, a large walnut and boxwood strung bowfront serving table with open stretcher raised on four tapering legs having a large central drawer with cutlery inserts flanked by two smaller drawers with similar fittings, all with shallow carved integrated handles and later glass top, stamped 'BARNSLEY'
181cm wide, 59cm deep, 83cm high
This lot has been authenticated by the Edward Barnsley Educational Trust in 1993 as having been made in 1970 for Mr & Mrs Asquith Leeson by George Taylor in approximately 250 hours.
Edward Barnsley was the son of Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926), he was educated at Bedales School which his father had helped to design alongside Ernest Gimson, whose influence plays large over the work of this famous Cotswold family. Edward trained with Geoffrey Lupton in Froxfield and struck out alone in 1923. The Barnsley Workshop is synonymous with the finest quality workmanship and design, frequently working on bespoke commissions and continues the legacy today.
Auction: Modern Art & Design, 21st Nov, 2023
Chorley's autumn modern art & design sale spans the modern era from from the early 19th century to contemporary art and design. The auction includes a broad selection of Arts & Crafts furniture and works of Art, including a collection from the studio of William Simmonds and his seminal work of 'The Black Mare'.
Viewing
19th November 2023 | 10am - 4pm
20th November 2023 | 9am - 4pm
