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A collection of late 19th century carved teak timber panels,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
13-Jul-2015
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Description:
A collection of late 19th century carved teak timber panels, from the studios of Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932), Ahmedabad, India, 190, 246, 262, 250, 251.5, 170, 167.5, 105, 98, 97, 94.5, 64.5, 66.2 and 60 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Lockwood de Forest II (1850-1932) and by descent to the current owner. Lockwood de Forest was a member of the American Aesthetic Movement, along with Louis C. Tiffany and Candace Wheeler. He creatively assimilated Middle Eastern, Indian and Western design, resulting in a unique school within the American Arts and Crafts movement. Primarily he is known for his exotic interiors and his endeavours to preserve the craftsmanship of Indian artisans
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Category:
Sculpture/Statuary: Zother incl. carved Western ivory