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A New Zealand historically important early 20thC Māori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd,

Estimate $1,200 - $2,400
Realised: $2,200 plus premium

Lot Details

the top carved with multiple figures and masks radiating from a central design, paua insert highlights, plain border. Raised on four carved tekoteko type legs with conforming carved frieze. 595 x 360 x 300mm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from Manaia was the brother of Trevor Lloyd, an Auckland cartoonist, artist and noted collector of Māori artefacts. It is recorded that around 1914 Henry started carving Māori designs on everything in wood around his home and garden, including plant holders, a fire screen, clock case, lamp stand, front gates and a summerhouse whare. He inspired his brother, Trevor, to decorate their houses in a similar style. Provenance: By family descent. From the collection of Henry Lloyd's great granddaughter.

A New Zealand historically important early 20thC Māori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, Image 1++
A New Zealand historically important early 20thC Māori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, Image 1++
A New Zealand historically important early 20thC Māori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, Image 1++