7th Oct, 2023 13:00 GMT/BST
The Harlequin Sale
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Bitossi and Figli Rettangol Vase,
enamelled in red and yellow, no 189/199, signed,
20cm high
Three Other Pieces (4)
Sold for £280
Estimated at £120 - £180
The figures on horseback are crazed, the tallest vase has a chip to the rim (0.5cm) the yellow and red vase has a hairline crack to the top right corner and crazing, the bowl has a tiny nick to rim
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Auction: The Harlequin Sale, 7th Oct, 2023
From the Estate of Michael Raw
A single owner sale bursting with colour and design.
Michael Raw was an erudite, compelling, and much-loved history teacher at Sedbergh School, remembered for his charm, warmth, and wit as well as his old-fashioned eccentricities. Michael was educated at Haberdashers School and Queens College, Cambridge and went on to write for the Cambridge Footlights and Not the Nine O’Clock News as well as playing rugby for the Harlequins before dedicating his life to teaching.
The sale comprises African art, sleek Italian, German, and Dutch 20th Century Design furniture inspired by the De Stijl movement by leading names such as Cassina and Fritz Hansen, contemporary ceramics and sculpture by the likes of John Maltby and Merete Rasmussen, contemporary art, rugs, and a whole host of quirky works of art. Vivid colour ties the whole collection together, exemplified by his collection of harlequin themed works of art and textiles inspired by his years playing for the legendary rugby team.
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Wednesday 4 October 4pm-7pm, Thursday 5 October - Friday 6 October 10am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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