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HALSEY RALPH RICARDO (1854-1928)
Lot 133

HALSEY RALPH RICARDO (1854-1928)

A set of four open armchairs, designed for Sir Ernest Debenham, circa 1905

Closed17 October 2018

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GBP 8,750

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HALSEY RALPH RICARDO (1854-1928)
A set of four open armchairs, designed for Sir Ernest Debenham, circa 1905
mahogany with rosewood, birch, mother-of-pearl and bone inlays, leather
each 35 ¾ high x 21 5/8 wide x 20 7/8 in. deep (91 x 55 x 53 cm.)

Ernest Debenham, Debenham House, London, circa 1905;
Thence by descent to the present owner.

Specialist note

Halsey Ricardo designed 8 Addison Road, London, or Debenham House or Peacock House as it is known, for Sir Ernest Debenham in 1905. The Italianate exterior is clad in Royal Doulton and Burmantofts tiles, whilst the Arts and Crafts interior features tiles by William De Morgan. Ricardo designed the library furnishings, including a desk decorated with the same motifs as the present chairs, presumably ensuite. The location of the desk is currently unknown but the design drawing for the inlaid panels is held in RIBA (ref. RIBA3999).