Bridgewater Howard Chairs up for Auction

Post date: Feb 29, 2012 11:32:22 PM

A couple of nice Howard Chairs up for auction at Bonhams, Knightsbridge on 20th March. Both are the classic Bridgewater design.

The first is: Bonhams Howard 1 Sold for £4000 inc premium

The Upholstery looks like it has been done for speed rather than beauty yet they have unfortunately spent time polishing up the legs and castors so it has now lost that antique look most people I know want.

The second is: Bonhams Howard 2 Sold for £1875 inc premium

This one has a loose cover which is either very poorly made or the chair has been very badly dressed. Either way personally I would rather see the chair without the cover, that way it would be possible to see if someone has again taken it upon themselves to polish the legs and castors.

The second is a Lenygon & Morant made one but I know most people accept these as Howards. It will be interesting to see what they sell for, at least Bonhams give a more realistic estimate of £1500-£2000 + 25% commission + Vat.