19th Century English Oak and Silver Plate Bowl with Lion Handles, Dated 1892 columns Elegant and restrained

Elegant and restrained

The English chessboard

Its original function as a coal holder adds a sense of utilitarian history

and muted palette reflect Wildman’s long engagement with the methods and materials associated with Alfred Wallis

This painting by Max Wildman depicts a multi-masted sailing vessel rendered with directness and restraint

19th Century English Oak and Silver Plate Bowl with Lion Handles, Dated 1892 columns Elegant and restrainedDescription A late 19th century English oak vessel mounted with silver plate, constructed in the manner of traditional coopered staves. Lion mask handles with ring pulls flank the body, centered by a cartouche engraved September 1892, suggesting a commemorative origin. Raised on a circular foot with a fitted metal liner, it functions as a wine cooler while reading as a sculptural table object. Stamped to the underside with a makers mark of an archer