An 18th century, Chinoiserie influence, scarlet Japanned elb...

Hammer

£1,700

An 18th century, Chinoiserie influence, scarlet Japanned elbow-chair, in the manner of Giles Grendey, the vase shaped splat back applied with oriental figures, with painted gilt detail extending to the out swept arms and paper scroll terminals, enclosing the bow front upholstered seat, raised upon cabriole front legs and shell moulded feet, united to the chamfered back swept rear legs by a 'H' cross stretcher, 102cm H (at fault)

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Note: Giles Grendey was renowned for making high class Japanese influenced furniture for the export market in the second quarter of the 18th century

Provenance: Ruyton Hall, Shropshire

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Separation of cross stretcher from front leg, but no damage on either joint, signs of restoration to the inside of the top of the front legs, 'wings' of the vase splat appear to have been re attached, top rail and splat also appear to have been re attached, some movement in the arm joints, sagging in the seat upholstery, minor scratches and chips to lacquer