Pair of Benches
A pair of Art Deco Binondo benches
Estimate: PHP 60,000 - 65,000
1940s
Manila
Narra
91 x 183 x 42 cm (36 x 72 x 16 1/2 in) each
Originally housed in a Binondo cooperative office, these unusual armless benches have large addorsed S-scrolls carved on the backrest, separated by trapeziums decorated with bead and reel moldings. This same motif also appeared concurrently on cabinets and chairs. It is strongly made with one-piece seat on robust square legs and stretchers.
Lot 114 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on June 25, 2022. Please see salcedoauctions.com for more information.
Pair of Benches
A pair of Art Deco Binondo benches
Estimate: PHP 60,000 - 65,000
1940s
Manila
Narra
91 x 183 x 42 cm (36 x 72 x 16 1/2 in) each
Originally housed in a Binondo cooperative office, these unusual armless benches have large addorsed S-scrolls carved on the backrest, separated by trapeziums decorated with bead and reel moldings. This same motif also appeared concurrently on cabinets and chairs. It is strongly made with one-piece seat on robust square legs and stretchers.
Lot 114 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on June 25, 2022. Please see salcedoauctions.com for more information.