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SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China

SWC-A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China

$ 14784

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: 1850-1899

    Description

    The country's largest collection of fine Classical & Colonial Furniture...
    Just steps from the RISD Museum & John Brown House
    292 Westminster St.
    Providence RI
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    A Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-tête, second half 19th century, China
    The tête-à-tête form appears in the latter part of the 19th century, a Victorian motif that here is expressed in the Chinese style, and of Chinese workmanship.
    This tête-à-tête is a tour de force of the best carving, that is fully developed through the piece, seat bottoms notwithstanding.   Note the crest and the virtuosity of the carved lions, each with its own stylized anatomy and stance, each expressing an alternative to the other, not merely a repeated or mirroring design.  If this were not enough, the arms terminate into magnificent dragon heads with ceramic eyes, etc.  An owl with spread wings sits on top of every leg, and the arm supports are additionally fully embellished, including detailed carved birds dividing the two seats.
    From a decorative point of view alone, it's a masterpiece, and as a form, the tête-à-tête in the Chinese taste is extremely rare.
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    All offerings are in fine condition with no major repairs or replacements unless otherwise indicated in description.
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    , and if refused, we will refund buyers payment minus auction & shipping expenses. Rhode Island purchasers must add 7% sales tax.