18th May, 2023 11:00
Modern Art & Design
717
Attributed to Loetz for Boudon and Klur
A secessionist iridescent glass and pewter vase
iridescent glass with pewter mount, pierced and cast with sinuous stems forming twin-handles
26.5cm high.
Provenance:
The collection of Paul Whitfield (1942–2018).
Paul Whitfield’s distinguished auctioneering career began in the furniture department at Christie’s in 1965 rising quickly through the ranks to become managing director at King Street by 1969. Later, he was instrumental in the setting up of Christie’s South Kensington. He was the son of the poet and writer Christopher Whitfield, an early friend of Michael Cardew in the 1920s, and a supporter of Frederick Landseer Griggs.
After Christie’s, he worked in roles at Bonhams, Sotheby’s, and finally Phillips. Passionate about his craft, he had a deep knowledge of many areas, including bronzes, furniture, ceramics, and modern British painting. This passion was reflected in his own collection, avidly compiled over his lifetime and housed at his Cotswold home outside Chipping Campden.
In retirement, he provided invaluable support to the north Cotswolds’ museums, as a trustee of the Guild of Handicraft Trust and the Court Barn Museum, as well as loaning works of art to the Winchcombe archive collection.
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £400 - £600
Attributed to Loetz for Boudon and Klur
A secessionist iridescent glass and pewter vase
iridescent glass with pewter mount, pierced and cast with sinuous stems forming twin-handles
26.5cm high.
Provenance:
The collection of Paul Whitfield (1942–2018).
Paul Whitfield’s distinguished auctioneering career began in the furniture department at Christie’s in 1965 rising quickly through the ranks to become managing director at King Street by 1969. Later, he was instrumental in the setting up of Christie’s South Kensington. He was the son of the poet and writer Christopher Whitfield, an early friend of Michael Cardew in the 1920s, and a supporter of Frederick Landseer Griggs.
After Christie’s, he worked in roles at Bonhams, Sotheby’s, and finally Phillips. Passionate about his craft, he had a deep knowledge of many areas, including bronzes, furniture, ceramics, and modern British painting. This passion was reflected in his own collection, avidly compiled over his lifetime and housed at his Cotswold home outside Chipping Campden.
In retirement, he provided invaluable support to the north Cotswolds’ museums, as a trustee of the Guild of Handicraft Trust and the Court Barn Museum, as well as loaning works of art to the Winchcombe archive collection.
Overall wear, marks and some scratches, consistent with age and use. Evidence of possible solder joins to the pewter mount. Some tiny scratches evident where the mount is just above the vase. Otherwise seems ok.
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Auction: Modern Art & Design, 18th May, 2023
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