Lot 168 · Unity in Variety: The David Bonsall Collection of Decorative Arts & Design
Twelve knife rests, circa 1930
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $733–$977
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Unity in Variety: The David Bonsall Collection of Decorative Arts & Design, London, New Bond Street · 14 February 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-455170
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Orfèvrerie Gallia, Twelve knife rests, circa 1930. Bonhams, 14 Feb 2023, lot 168. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-455170.
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Orfèvrerie Gallia, Twelve knife rests, circa 1930. Bonhams, 14 Feb 2023, lot 168. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-455170.
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From the same sale Unity in Variety: The David Bonsall Collection of Decorative Arts & Design · Feb 2023
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collector's cabinet, circa 1880 | Philip Webb For Morris & Co. | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Writing table, circa 1880 | Christopher Dresser | £3,000–£5,000 | |
| Stool, circa 1880 | Christopher Dresser | £5,000–£7,000 | |
| Davenport, circa 1880 | Christopher Dresser | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| Kenilworth coal box, circa 1881 | Dr Christopher Dresser For Benham & Froud | £300–£500 | |
| 'Clutha' vase, circa 1895 | Dr Christopher Dresser And James Couper & Sons | £500–£700 |
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| French | Stool | $858 | Wright, Oct 2025 | |
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| French | Wall mirror | Wright, Jan 2025 | ||
| French | Table lamp | Wright, Aug 2026 | ||
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| French | Untitled (Boats in Harbor) | Rago, Nov 2023 | ||
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| French | Pair of Two-Light Art Deco Sconces | Heritage Auctions, May 2025 |
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