Lot 90
Including four seats and one side table (5)
NOTES: Imported into Australia by Spectrum Pty Ltd, a firm managed by Michael Hall Best. Michael Hall Best was the son of Marion Hall Best, an interior decorator, Best ran an influential retail outlet in Queen Street, Woollahra, from 1938 to 1974, importing and commissioning 20th century design classics from Europe, USA, Japan and Finland, and sponsoring the work of Australian artists and designers.
The furniture was introduced in the late 1960s by her son, Michael Hall Best. His firm Spectrum Pty Ltd secured exclusive rights to corporate furniture from Herman Miller and Architectural Fiberglass (USA)
Estimate $1,200 - $2,200
In good stable condition, some minor marks and in outdoor kept condition would benefit from a clean
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The Collection of Richard 'Dick' (1913-1989) and Joan Crebbin
Four Single Owner Collections (and other vendors)
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8161
11:00am - 4 December 2016
Hughenden,14 Queen St, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing Locations
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW and
Hughenden Boutique Hotel, 14 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
1-3 December 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Timothy Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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