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Michael Lipitch Ltd
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Hertfordshire , England
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Rare Set of Six 18th Century Laquer Chinoserie Chairs (Pairs Available)
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Description
England c. 1730
Extremely Rare Set of Six George 11 Period Scarlet Coloured Japanned Side / Dining Chairs.
Each Chair is Profusely Decorated Throughout with Outstanding Gilded Chinoiserie Scenes on a Scarlet Japanned Background with Figures, Fauna and Flora Subject Matter. The Typical Vase Shaped Back Splat and Tapering Caned Seat Standing upon Cabriole Front Legs with Adjoining Stretchers Suggest the work of Giles Grendey, Clerkenwell London Circa 1730.
Provenance
Private Collection UK
Literature: See R.W.Symonds ... C. Gilbert ... and more importantly Stalker and Parker " A Treatise of Japanning and Varnishing " whose remarkable poetic descriptions introduced the process of European Laquer to western craftsmen and their clientele effectively changing the face of European interior decoration.
Condition: Very good country house state ... "typical of laquer " small areas are in need of sympathetic refreshing, at present waiting for clients instructions as how untouched is their personal style ... Michael ( I ) adores them in their present state. -
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Origin: England Period: 18th Century Materials: Lacquer. Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1730 Styles / Movements: Traditional, George II Incollect Reference #: 327201
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.
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