Late 19th Century, Walnut Architect's Model of a Staircase (French).
 
A large walnut architect's model of a staircase, late 19th/early 20th century, probably French, of rectilinear form with a pierced balustrade.
 
Use it as a statement piece, or as a side table.
 
(Lay Figure not included in price).
 
CONDITION:
 
Excellent overall.
 
PROVENANCE:
 
From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly. Nigell and Heather have been passionate collectors throughout their married life. The core of their collection was inherited from the J W French side of Nigell’s family, who were prosperous flour millers based in Bow, Chelsea and Ware. Their notable relatives include Sir Charles D’Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781-1845), an accomplished watercolorist based in Calcutta, and Sir John D’Oyly, 1st Baronet of Kandy, Ceylon (1774-1824).