24th Jul, 2024 10:00
Fine Art & Antiques Including The Principal Contents Of Dunkirk Manor
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An Orkney Highland oak and woven rush back arm chair
An Orkney Highland oak and woven rush back arm chair with square loose trap seat and square tapering legs united by square stretchers, stamped D. M. KIRKNESS, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY followed by initials R E with thistle between, 103cm high, 65cm wide, 45cm deep
Footnote:David Kirkness (1855-1936) was the pioneer of Orkney straw-back chair-making. In 1956 Reynold Eunson bought the workshop and carried on the tradition. He continued to stamp the chairs with the name of Kirkness but added his own initials of R and E flanking a thistle. The V&A Museum has an example made by each maker in its collections.
Sold for £750
An Orkney Highland oak and woven rush back arm chair with square loose trap seat and square tapering legs united by square stretchers, stamped D. M. KIRKNESS, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY followed by initials R E with thistle between, 103cm high, 65cm wide, 45cm deep
David Kirkness (1855-1936) was the pioneer of Orkney straw-back chair-making. In 1956 Reynold Eunson bought the workshop and carried on the tradition. He continued to stamp the chairs with the name of Kirkness but added his own initials of R and E flanking a thistle. The V&A Museum has an example made by each maker in its collections.
Facing chair front: top right attachment lacking three ties and back detached at these points, seat stringing sagging but stable, a few scratches, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use. A little fraying to rush back but generally in good condition.
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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques Including The Principal Contents Of Dunkirk Manor, 24th Jul, 2024
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