• The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty
Lot 47

Pair of Scottish Arts and Crafts Carved Oak 'Abingdon' Armchairs, George Walton, Glasgow School

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
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$100,000 $5,000

37 x 20 1/2 x 25 in., seat height 18 1/2 in.

Literature: Karen Moon, George Walton Designer and Architect, Oxford, 1993, p.105, fig. 139, one chair illustrated.

Exhibited: The Abingdon armchair first appeared in the Glasgow International Exhibition. It was a variant of the 'Abingwood' armchair which was wooden backed and had a rush seat. 

Condition

In good condition, probably with original leather seats which have stains and wear, the backrests re-upholstered. Minor nicks to the oak frame with wear to the leather buttons. Sound frame, deep seats.

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H. Blairman & Sons, London, January 3, 1995.

The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty.