Description
worked as the profile of a young woman, within oak case with panelled doors, each with decorative brass hinges, signed in pencil on the reverse J. FORSYTH/ SCULPT
Dimensions
panel 36cm x 46cm, case 50cm x 60cm x 15cm
Footnote
Note: James Forsyth, sculptor and furniture maker, had a long association with the architect and designer Richard Norman Shaw (1831-1912). In 1867 Shaw's architectural partner W.E. Nesfield designed a Japanese screen (V&A W.37-1972) which Forsyth made and gave to Agnes and Richard Norman Shaw for their wedding present in 1867. Together they collaborated on several architectural and furniture projects including an oak and inlaid cabinet designed by Shaw and made by Forsyth circa 1861 (V&A CIRC.96:1 to 12-1963). It is possible that the present lot was another example of this collaboration.