13th Jun, 2024 10:30
Summer Specialist Sale
Rowley Gallery silvered chest
Rowley Gallery – Art Deco influence silvered lacquered chest, circa 1930, rectangular moulded top over two short and one long drawer each with stepped handles and two conforming cupboard doors enclosing single shelf interior on plinth base, label to inside drawer, 84cm x 39cm x 77cm high
Ex. Stradling Collection, Bristol
The Stradling Collection is a nationally significant collection of C20th and C21st design and applied arts. Created over six decades by Ken Stradling OBE (1922-2022) and now open to the public, since 2006, it has been in the care of a charitable trust.The Trustees have decided to sell a number of pieces from the Collection in line with their Acquisitions and Disposal policy, proceeds of which will be used entirely for the benefit of the Trust and its work.
The Rowley Gallery was established in 1898 at 6 High Road, Silver Street, Kensington. In 1909, Silver Street was renamed, and although remaining in the same premises, the new address became 140 Church Street. Albert Rowley and his wife Emma founded the business in the first year of their marriage, when it specialised in picture framing, mounting, restoration, carving, gilding and exhibitions of paintings. Before very long The Rowley Gallery was also producing inlaid wood panels and furniture and by 1912 had expanded to include 142 Church Street. Rowley's son Laurence, an enthusiastic furniture designer, joined the firm in the mid-1920s. The Rowley Gallery, now not in the ownership of the Rowley family, is still trading at 115 Kensington Church Street.
Sold for £240
Rowley Gallery – Art Deco influence silvered lacquered chest, circa 1930, rectangular moulded top over two short and one long drawer each with stepped handles and two conforming cupboard doors enclosing single shelf interior on plinth base, label to inside drawer, 84cm x 39cm x 77cm high
Ex. Stradling Collection, Bristol
The Stradling Collection is a nationally significant collection of C20th and C21st design and applied arts. Created over six decades by Ken Stradling OBE (1922-2022) and now open to the public, since 2006, it has been in the care of a charitable trust.The Trustees have decided to sell a number of pieces from the Collection in line with their Acquisitions and Disposal policy, proceeds of which will be used entirely for the benefit of the Trust and its work.
The Rowley Gallery was established in 1898 at 6 High Road, Silver Street, Kensington. In 1909, Silver Street was renamed, and although remaining in the same premises, the new address became 140 Church Street. Albert Rowley and his wife Emma founded the business in the first year of their marriage, when it specialised in picture framing, mounting, restoration, carving, gilding and exhibitions of paintings. Before very long The Rowley Gallery was also producing inlaid wood panels and furniture and by 1912 had expanded to include 142 Church Street. Rowley's son Laurence, an enthusiastic furniture designer, joined the firm in the mid-1920s. The Rowley Gallery, now not in the ownership of the Rowley family, is still trading at 115 Kensington Church Street.
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 13th Jun, 2024
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights included an Austral Islands Cheif's staff £15,500, a Large Minton majolica elephant four-branch candelabrum centrepiece £6,200, an Asscher cut diamond (approx. 4.5 carats) platinum ring £11,500, The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I £12,500, and an early 19th century double-sided micromosaic table box £11,000.
Viewing
Wednesday 12th June - 10am till 5pm
