Armoire in ebony with inlays of engraved brass and white metal (1910 - 1911)

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The painting portrays an ornate armoire, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Created by Edwin Foley in 1910-1911, the representation highlights the elegance of ebony adorned with detailed inlays of engraved brass and white metal. The armoire stands regally within a richly appointed room, its commanding presence emphasized by intricate patterns and heraldic shield motifs centered on the doors. These shields feature vibrant blue tones that contrast beautifully against the dark, polished wood, making them the focal point of the piece.The armoire's surroundings are equally lavish, with wall detailing that complements its grandeur. This piece not only serves as a functional object of storage but also as a magnificent work of art, reflecting the opulent aesthetic preferences of its time. Foley’s artwork captures the luxurious essence of decorative furniture design in the early 1900s, offering viewers a glimpse into the sophisticated interiors once favored by the elite.

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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.