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Regency Period Chinese Cantonese Bamboo and Cane Armchair a la Brighton Pavilion

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
China c.1800.

An excellent example of a Decorative Chinese ( Canton ) Bamboo Armchair of the Regency Period, still showing the faded white decoration being quite the norm for this very Oriental fashion - which was made to suit the Chinese taste as well the thriving export market mainly to Europe. Notably the Prince Regent set the exotic style at home fashioning the Brighton Pavilion very much n this taste.

Provenance
Private Collection

Literature: "The China Trade" by Carl Crossman for description of similar pieces.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bamboo, Cane.
Condition:	Very good country house state - suprising condition considering the delicate dimensions.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Regency
Incollect Reference #:	338776

Dimensions

W.	22.05 in;	H.	33.86 in;	D.	22.83 in;
W.	56.01 cm;	H.	86 cm;	D.	57.99 cm;

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.