Ford Madox Brown inspired to make his own chair
An ebonised wood and cane ladderback chair designed in the Egyptian revival style by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Ford Madox Brown (1821-93) was among the highlights of the Arts & Crafts & Design sale at Woolley & Wallis (27% buyer’s premium).
Given a guide of £1500-2500, it hammered for £4800.
Madox Brown is thought to have produced the des…