21st Nov, 2023 10:00
Modern Art & Design
224
Ernest Gimson (1864-1919) with Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926)
Ernest Gimson (1864-1919) with Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926), circa 1890, an early and important oak 'Wishbone' refectory dining table, the rectangular top above plank legs with shaped apron, chamfered details and exposed tenons throughout
202cm wide, 95.5cm deep, 73.5cm high
Footnote:A similar but double-sized wishbone table of the same design was sold in 2007 for £67,000 + Fees (Wooley & Wallis, Arts and Crafts - 01 Jun 2007, Lot 930).
Literature: Lambourne (Lionel), Utopian Craftsmen, London: Astragal Books, a single wishbone table illustrated, pl. 223 p. 185.
Gimson and the Barnsley brothers moved to the rural region of the Cotswolds in 1893 "to live near to nature". They soon settled at Pinbury Park under the patronage of the Bathurst family. It was during these early years that the table was made before the workshops at Sapperton were established. In these early days of manufacturing before establishing the Sapperton workshops, Ernest Gimson focussed on turned chair making, plasterwork and design of architecture and furniture. Ernest Barnsley conversely worked on architectural projects and furniture design, whereas Sidney Barnsley was focused on furniture making, particularly oak tables such as the large table at Stoneywell Cottage and those made for the Bute family. According to contemporary information, Barnsley had a block and pulley system set up from the ceiling beams of the Pinbury Park workshop so he could make these without assistance.
Ernest Gimson (1864-1919) with Sidney Barnsley (1865-1926), circa 1890, an early and important oak 'Wishbone' refectory dining table, the rectangular top above plank legs with shaped apron, chamfered details and exposed tenons throughout
202cm wide, 95.5cm deep, 73.5cm high
A similar but double-sized wishbone table of the same design was sold in 2007 for £67,000 + Fees (Wooley & Wallis, Arts and Crafts - 01 Jun 2007, Lot 930).
Literature: Lambourne (Lionel), Utopian Craftsmen, London: Astragal Books, a single wishbone table illustrated, pl. 223 p. 185.
Gimson and the Barnsley brothers moved to the rural region of the Cotswolds in 1893 "to live near to nature". They soon settled at Pinbury Park under the patronage of the Bathurst family. It was during these early years that the table was made before the workshops at Sapperton were established. In these early days of manufacturing before establishing the Sapperton workshops, Ernest Gimson focussed on turned chair making, plasterwork and design of architecture and furniture. Ernest Barnsley conversely worked on architectural projects and furniture design, whereas Sidney Barnsley was focused on furniture making, particularly oak tables such as the large table at Stoneywell Cottage and those made for the Bute family. According to contemporary information, Barnsley had a block and pulley system set up from the ceiling beams of the Pinbury Park workshop so he could make these without assistance.
Various gouges, staining, spotting, ring marks and discolouration, Scuffs and light scratches throughout commensurate with age and use. Slight movement to joints of top boards. Underside of table top with some rough areas.
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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'.
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19th November 2023 | 10am - 4pm
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