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Set of 4 important Asian armchairs with Bats and Cranes, Indochina, Circa 1880

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Superb set of 4 important Asian armchairs in carved Chinese mahogany wood (toona sinensis). Carved with plant and animal motifs: 3 sculpted bats (symbols of good fortune, happiness and longevity), in the center of each file is a scene depicting cranes/herons in a lake lined with bamboo and where water lilies float . In good condition, small traces of use, small losses. Indochina (Vietnam) or South China. Circa 1880-1900 It was then the period of Japonism (1870-1910) and the colonies, furniture and objects from the Far East were then fashionable, they came from China, Indochina, or Japan, when they were not reinterpreted by European cabinetmakers (Viardot, Perret & Vibert, etc.). Dimensions: Height: 93cm Seat height: 43cm Depth: 50cm Width: 67cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868238352772

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