25th Mar, 2025 10:00
Fine Interiors
66
A large nickel and painted drum shade ceiling light by Charles Edwards
of recent manufacture, the round shade painted with Farrow & Ball black eggshell,
81cm diameter
94cm high
Provenance: Charles Edwards, London.
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The Collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire
Tile Barn has always felt like a place where one could discover treasure. Every bookshelf and every frame held delights that could keep one browsing through the house for hours. Charles's love of antique lighting and his collections of English Victoriana worked in symbiosis alongside Julia's talent for choosing the most beautiful and pared back pieces of European furniture. Julia is a supreme hostess and many lively discussions were had here on politics and art over pheasant and souffle cooked by her and served on their collection of 18th and 19th century ceramics. The collection of Tile Barn is a joyous celebration of the best of English and European antiques from the last few centuries.
£400 - £600
Buyer's premium: 30.00% (inclusive of VAT, where applicable)
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Auction: Fine Interiors, 25th Mar, 2025
We are thrilled to present our first Fine Interiors sale of 2025, which promises to feature an exquisite selection of carefully selected items, perfect for enhancing your homes and gardens.
This sale includes unique items from multiple private collections, such as the former home of King’s Road antiques dealers Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, the second instalment from York’s Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk, and a series of opulent London residences. You’ll find these interspersed with an array of fine furniture, works of art, carpets, textiles, and sculptures from various distinguished vendors.
Viewing
Stansted Viewing | Auction
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Friday 21 March, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 23 March, 10am - 1pm
Monday 24 March, 10am - 4pm
The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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