1930s Design for a London Clubhouse - Vintage Watercolour

1920 - 1940

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fascinating watercolour provides a proposed design for the KSC club lounge bar. It dates to the 1930s/40s and features a range of stylish furnishings. The KSC clubhouse was based at 11 Lansdowne Road, Notting Hill, London and home to the Knights of Saint Columba. The Knights are an order affiliated with the Catholic Church.

The building itself is rather palatial and originally owned by Edmund Davis, an Australian art collector who made a fortune in mining. In 1896, he commissioned the architect, F W Marshall, to create an arts and crafts house and it was later lauded by the Architectural Review.

This swish contemporary bar concept builds upon the building’s rich history. It adds a layer of sophistication upon its grandiose past.

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Overall size: 32½” x 22½” / 83cm x 58cm

Year of creation: c. 1930

Condition: Artwork presents well. Minor scratches and a few marks. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

58cm (22.83")

Width

83cm (32.68")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA900310

Description

This fascinating watercolour provides a proposed design for the KSC club lounge bar. It dates to the 1930s/40s and features a range of stylish furnishings.

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The KSC clubhouse was based at 11 Lansdowne Road, Notting Hill, London and home to the Knights of Saint Columba.

Brave Fine Art

The Knights are an order affiliated with the Catholic Church.

fig 1. 1930s Design For A London Clubhouse - Vintage Watercolour — fig 1. 1930s Design for a London Clubhouse - Vintage Watercolour

The building itself is rather palatial and originally owned by Edmund Davis, an Australian art collector who made a fortune in mining. In 1896, he commissioned the architect, F W Marshall, to create an arts and crafts house and it was later lauded by the Architectural Review.