$11,250
Clarke & Reilly
Chesterfield sofa
United Kingdom, c.
1870 / c. 2005 hand-stitched and patch-worked upholstery, 1920s damask cloth hand-dyed with organic ink, carved oak 97 w x 39½ d x 28 h in (246 x 100 x 71 cm)
result: $11,250
The design duo Clarke & Reilly (David Grocott and Bridget Dwyer) have been transforming found furniture forms into unique and beautiful works of functional art since 2005. With historical expertise, fine craftsmanship and sourced period materials, their forms take on new, luxurious identities
Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2015-04-21