The 'Narcissus' washstand

William Burges (1827-1881)

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery CLOSED

1865 - 1867

The 'Narcissus' washstand, also known as the 'Tower House' washstand. Painted in red and gold and decorated with slips of illuminated vellum and mother-of-pearl. The theme was taken from Chaucer's 'Romaunt of the Rose'.

• Medium: wood,marble,gilt bronze,vellum,mother of pearl
• Dimensions: 145 x 78 x 54 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £50000 ( Total: £240,435; Tax Remission; Export stopped)
• ArtFunded in: 1994
• Vendor: Auberon Waugh

Provenance

The artist, 15 Buckingham Street & later the Tower Museum, Melbury Road; Sir John Betejeman c.1940's, given by him to Evelyn Waugh; by descento Auberon Waugh.

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