An early 19th century oak library table.
In the style of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
Two drawers either side, tooled leather top, chamfered square section legs
137 X 94cm, 76cm high
English Circa 1860
Ex: The Bishops House Collection. Phillips International Sydney 1999 lot 286.
The collection of Lord Alistair McAlpine of West Green
A.W.N. Pugin(1812-1852), The English born architect and designer was one of the foremost proponents of the Gothic style believing it to be the only possible Christian style. His writings and designs exerted great influence, and among his best known projects is his work on the Palace of Westminster. Pugin’s furniture is generally plain and solid without much ornamentation.