This sale contains a number of fascinating examples of Chinese manufacture constructed from exotic hardwoods or decorated lacquer. The western obsession and fascination with the Orient really took off with the establishment of the East India Company in 1600, when the nobility in Britain was suddenly able to acquire oriental goods for their own homes. Chinese Export items were made to English inspired design or to suit European taste and to cater for the longstanding fashion for Asian decorative arts. Particularly for items made in the early part of the eighteenth century, this furniture will have been made to special order, and may have taken a year or more to get to its destination. 

Fine examples of Chinese Export furniture can be found in many of the great and historic houses of Britain including Buckingham Palace, Osterley Park, Ham House and Petworth House amongst many other important collections.

It is safe to say that the Orient still fascinates many of us today when designing our interiors, even if our homes and spaces may be a little more modest in size. 

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Auction Details

DAY ONE:
Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art
Wednesday 30 November, 10.30am GMT
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DAY TWO: 
Property from the Phillip Lucas Collection, Spitalfields House and other Properties including Garden Furniture and Statuary
Thursday 1 December, 10.30am GMT
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VIEWING:

• Viewing in Newbury:
  • Friday 25 November: 10am - 4pm
  • Saturday 26 November: 10am - 3pm
  • Sunday 27 November: 10am - 3pm
  • Monday 28 November: 10am - 4pm
  • Tuesday 29 November: 10am - 4pm
  • Day of sales: from 8.30am         
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