Walnut whips up bidding to ten-times estimates
Brown furniture may not be at a premium at present but walnut is still capable of springing some surprises, as was seen at the Taunton sale held by Greenslade Taylor Hunt (15% buyer’s premium) on July 26 and the July 21 sale held by Altrincham auctioneers Patrick Cheyne (12% buyer’s premium).
The Taunton auctioneers had estimated this 7ft 4in by 4ft 1in (2.24 x 1.24m) Victorian breakfront op…