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RARE GREEN JAPANNED PEMBROKE TABLE

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
A particular rare example of English green Japanning ,a term describing the copying of Chinese laquerwork in the18th century by English Craftsmen .The undercarriage having an extraordinary mix of Thomas Chippendale and Strawberry Hill. The top richly decorated with a reserve enclosing a chinoiserie scene of figures, animals and flowers above pierced latticed ends, on bamboo moulded legs and castors .In the eighteenth century it was not unusual for laquerwork to be broken down and used as decoration generally for other important pieces of furniture, as is the case for this pembroke table .

Nearest examples of this type of English Laquer are those pieces made by Thomas Chippendale for Sir David Garrick ( The Actor ) for his Villa at Hampton , and the Green Table and Dressing Room Furniture for the National Trusts Nostell Priory .

Dimensions......Height 28 1//2 ins Depth 27 1/2 ins Flaps open 42 ins

Note....Provenance . Mawley Hall Shropshire , Considered one of the finest houses in England Seat of Sir Edward Blount .

Ref 5862

POA

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1760
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	613365

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.