Fine Pair of 18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits

Fine Pair of 18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass PortraitsA pair of absolutely exquisite 18th century Chinese export reverse glass portrait paintings in 18th century lacquer frames. Canton, circa 1800. Why we like them These delightful portraits, with their glowing quality, crispness of daintytiny detail and vibrance of colours, are rare survivors of their kind. Full of symbolic meaning and aesthetically pleasing, simply gorgeous. The portraits depict a gentleman and a lady of the upper class engaging in an

bearing a trade label of Giles Grendey

in red walnut

beautifully figured Regency period two-pedestal dining table

The Galleria degli Animali

The Roman-tablet and antique-fluted frames

Christie's

together with its spectacularly figured and well patinated burl amboyna faded to a splendid golden colour

fitted with replaced axe-head brass pulls

Outer box opening to reveal a collection of nine tiny lidded boxes in perfect condition

Her upper-class education and background enabled her to pursue personal interests in art and botany

The construction and decoration of these chairs also relates to a model from Coilsfield House

these wall lights are fabulously chic objects for contemporary and eclectic interiors alike