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Important and Rare Pair of Chinese Export Padouk Wood Armchairs

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
China c.1745.

Very Rare Pair of Chinese Export Padouk Wood Armchairs in the English Manner . Retaining the Original Surface and Having the most Wonderful Natural Colour.
These Chairs are True Copies of Chairs being made in England with Eastern Timbers and with Chinese (Cantonese) Indistinguishable Artistic Merit.

Provenance
Private Collection England

Literature: The insatiable interest in Oriental pieces resulted in an enormous range of varied household items individually created for the European market. Many of which are illustrated in "The Decorative Arts of The China Trade " by Carl Crossman. These rare chairs seem to be unrecorded at the time of going to print.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Chinese Padouk.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1745
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export
Incollect Reference #:	334985

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.