DECEMBER FINE ART, PAINTINGS & OBJECTS OF ART
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 11:00AM EST
Lot 186
Impressive Four-Poster Bed by R. W. Winfield & Co
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000
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Impressive Four-Poster Bed by R. W. Winfield & Co
Parcel gilt four poster bed, England, circa 1860, Stamped mark.
In this superb example of Winfield’s renowned output, the canopy is surmounted by a gilded coronet with eight tubular supports,
DIMENSIONS: Height: 99 inch / 251,5 cm
Length: 56.50 inch / 143,5cm
Width: 81 inch / 205 cm
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Condition
This superb example of a late Victorian brass bed has fine etched posts with delicate castings, ornately cast brass kneecaps, brass feet and decorative brass knobs.
The two bed panels have T-joint brass castings and central brass plaques depicting a floral vase surrounded by a pattern of scrolls and stars, under serpentine brass top rails.
Winfield, Robert W & Sons; Winfield, Robert W. & Co.
Birmingham & London; art metal workers, metal furniture and light fittings makers (fl.1820-1892)
Robert W. Winfield was born in 1800 and established works in Cambridge Street, Birmingham c.1820-9. The firm became a major manufacturer of metal tubing for beds in particular, and makers of metal rocking chairs as well as architectural fittings, and ecclesiastical furniture.
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