Lot #8 - Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Suite
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:The Modern Design Auction
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Sale Date:26 Jun 2014 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:8
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Lot Description:Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995) Suite
comprising a RS161 settee and two R160 armchairs, designs introduced c. 1951, moulded ply with outswept arms, re- upholstered in buttoned brown vinyl, raised on hardwood with outswept legs, all with factory marks to bases; with original receipt dated 1959 from 'Peter Bray Pty. Ltd., 445 Bourke St, Melbourne'; and a copy of a photograph taken c. mid-1960s showing the two armchairs in their original rust weave upholstery -
References:Terence Lane, Featherston Chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988, pp. 23 & 24.
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Estimate:A$12,000 - 16,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Furniture
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