Monthly Archives: January 2020

Picture This CXL

Posted on 12th January 2020 by Jack Plane

Described by its vendor as ‘an early nineteenth-century solid oak Scottish desk with original finish’, this is one of the most horrendous carve-ups I have encountered to date. Fig. 1. George II later-carved oak bureau, circa 1740. Fig. 2. Noice! … Continue reading →

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Auction Result – Woolley and Wallis, 8th of January 2020

Posted on 10th January 2020 by Jack Plane

The Gibson chair (lot 65) mentioned in Woolley and Wallis’ recent auction in Salisbury, Wiltshire, realised GBP800 (AUD1,515; USD1,054). Jack Plane

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A Gibson Chair

Posted on 7th January 2020 by Jack Plane

Woolley and Wallis are conducting their Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks auction in Salisbury, Wiltshire, tomorrow, Wednesday the 8th of January 2020. Amongst the many interesting items for sale is lot 65, an Irish ash and sycamore Gibson chair … Continue reading →

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