An impressive custom designed maritime themed iron hall settle, 20th century
Estimate $20,000 – $30,000
constructed in five sections, the bowed high seat back reminiscent of a ship's hull, applied with an overall aged patina, inset to the centre with a Flemish ebonised and embossed brass mounted cushion front bevelled mirror, above two integral umbrella stands and two padded red leather upholstered seat
227.5 cm high, 275 cm wide, 95 cm deep
Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.
- Lot Sold SOLD (Hammer Price)
Provenance
Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
'I sketched out a rough design for this hall settle and it was brought to life by craftsmen in Victoria. The mirror reportedly was used in a Flemish brothel. This piece was in my apartment at Woolloomooloo from 2004 to 2017.' Russell Crowe
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