Lacquer Panels of Exotic Birds, 19th Century

Lacquer Panels of Exotic Birds, 19th CenturyA lovely pair of superbly decorative Chinoiserie black lacquer panels, exquisitely gilt decorated with exotic birds, perched on a tree. 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite decoration of these lacquer panels is simply superb; a very decorative pair of pictures. Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe. Available to order through best luxury goods retailers of

raised on brass castors

for a wealthy person with sophisticated taste

height 152 cm

Height: 35

Historic marks

1791-4 (pl

edited by Lindsay Boynton

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