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WONDERFUL PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD CHAIRS "Masterpiece First Prize"

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

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WONDERFUL PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD CHAIRS "Masterpiece First Prize"
CHINESE 1720

SUBLIME EXAMPLE OF CHINESE FURNITURE FOR THE ENGLISH ARISTOCRACY .

REF TEMPLE NEWSAM YORKSHIRE ENGLAND and IDENTICAL SET OF TEN DINING CHAIRS AT HATFIELD HOUSE HERTFORDSHIRE ( built by Robert Cecil Chief Minister to James 1st 1621 HOME TO 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury .

A Rare and Exceptional Example of a Pair Eighteenth Century Chinese ( Canton ) Hardwood Side Chairs Mirrorwing the English Queen Anne Period Counterpart ,With the Added Expression of the Very Individual Stylised Intricate Carving Which in Turn Resembles the Gilt Gesso Relief as Seen on English Tables , Mirrors and Chairs of the Period .

Please Note :- Of Superb Well Balanced Proportions and the Most Excellent Natural Original Patination

Please Note :- Another Chair Found From The Same Suite of Furniture is Exhibited in the Collection at Temple Newsam House

At Leeds , Yorkshire , UK

Provenance Private Collection Kensington London and EEC

Literature Most Important and Comprehensive Reference See Collection of Richard Milhender Illustrated in Carl Crossman " The China Trade " Page 229

Reference 5877 and 5750

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne
Incollect Reference #:	678582

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.