Carved oaken stairway, Godinton (1910 - 1911)

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We are delighted to showcase "Carved oaken stairway, Godinton," a stunning painting from 1910-1911 by artist Edwin Foley. This captivating piece of art features the finely crafted stairway in Godinton House, an historical estate renowned for its architectural beauty.The painting is a rich testament to early 20th-century interior design and craftsmanship. It depicts a gracefully ascending staircase adorned with intricate carvings and dark, warm wood tones that evoke a sense of time-honored elegance. The attention to detail is exquisite, from the ornate patterns on the panels and balusters to the beautifully sculpted figures that enhance the majestic aura of the staircase. Notice the wood’s glossy finish, which casts a soft sheen, highlighting the texture and depth of the carvings.Adding to the staircase's grandeur, Foley included decorative urns and statues that stand prominently, enhancing the visual appeal and suggesting a fusion of artistic decor and functionality. These elements not only embellish the structure but also signify the high aesthetic standards of the period.Edwin Foley's "Carved oaken stairway, Godinton" is more than just a portrayal of a staircase; it is a window into the past, inviting viewers to step back in time and experience the splendor of Edwardian interior design.

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Author and illustrator of The Book of Decorative Furniture, published in 2 volumes by T. C. & E. C. Jack in 1910-11, which featured one hundred reproductions in full colour and one thousand text illustrations. The book went through a number of editions.

Almost nothing has been published about Foley other than that he was a Fellow of the institute of designers.

He was born Edwin John Foley in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, c.1859, the second child and eldest son of furniture manufacturer Arthur Foley of the Fisherton Cabinet Works, Salisbury, and his wife Jane. He was at least partly educated in London,  where he lived with his uncle and aunt, Peter and Rhoda Marie Brown.

He worked as a designer for his father from at least the early 1880s, but by 1891 was living in Charlotte Street, Marylebone, with his wife Louisa Maud (nee Hayford), whom he married in 1882. They had three children, Conrad Hayford (b. 1885), Hubert Edwin (b. 1887) and Alan Victor (b. 1888).

Edwin John Foley lived at 294 Camden Road, Middlesex, and died at Cottesloe, Western Australia, on 25 April 1912.

Many more pictures by Edwin Foley can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.