589
Chinese desk with stool
Estimate €400–800
588
Chinese parlour suite
Estimate €2.800–5.800
Description
Comprising: six chairs and a two-seater canapé.
In exotic wood.
Carved and pierced decoration depicting flowers and scrollwork.
Cut and carved aprons and backs.
Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
(signs of use, minor losses and defects)
96x43.5x43 cm (chair) 95.5x130x54 cm (canapé)
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