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Liberty & Co.'Thebes' stool, circa 1900MahoganyIvorine manufacturer's plaque to underside35cm...
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Description
Liberty & Co.
'Thebes' stool, circa 1900
Mahogany
Ivorine manufacturer's plaque to underside
35cm high
Provenance
Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best-known as the author John le Carré.
Literature
Daryll Bennett, 'Liberty's Furniture, 1875-1915, The Birth of Modern Interior Design', ACC Art Books, 2012, page 26, see similar example illustrated
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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