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Antique Rare English - Asian Original Set of Six, Red Laquer Chinoserie Chairs

Creator: Giles Grendey (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
England c.1730.

Very Rare Set of Six George 11 Period Scarlet Coloured Japanned Side / Dining Chairs.

Each Chair is Profusely Decorated Throughout with Outstanding Gilded Chinoiserie Scenes on a Scarlet Japanned Background with Figures, Fauna and Animal Subjects. The Typical Vase Shaped Back Splat and Tapering Caned Seat Standing upon Cabriole Front Legs with Stretchers Suggest Giles Grendey, Clerkenwell London. Circa 1730.

Provenance
Private Collection UK.

Literature: See R.W. Symonds - Giles Grendey ( Similar Chairs )
See C. Gilbert - Furn by Giles Grendey (Similar Chairs) and Stalker and Parker Definitive Classification of Laquer to the European Interior Style.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Very good country state ... Lovely natural colouring and patination.
Creation Date:	1730
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	335844

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.

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