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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 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.