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THBPair of Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony and Caned Armchairs, Galle District, Ceylon
About Seller
549 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
With a focus on curated sales of modern and traditional furniture, decorations and fine art, Stair has been selling interesting things from interesting people with a unique, sophisticated twist for over twenty years. We are innovative in our approach to marketing and online services, providing a hig...Read more
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LiveMay 6, 2021
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- Lot Description
41 x 24 1/4 x 28 1/2 in., height of seat 17 1/2 in.
Note: The quality of the carved ebony furniture produced in Ceylon through much of the 19th century was well known and admired and was described as "the most exquisitely carved ebony furniture conceivable". The craftsmanship of these ebony chairs was on full display at the Ceylon Court of the 1862 London Exhibition. The above offered lot displays the rich indigenous carving tradition coupled with the highly skilled Ceylonese artisan class of woodcarvers and joiners. The brining together of the local Ceylonese traditions and materials with British furniture fashion resulted in these rich hybrid pieces. Collections of Galle District ebony chairs are held at the Victorian and Albert Museum, The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA, Penrhyn Castle and Powis Castle.
A similar chair is illustrated in A. Jaffer, Furniture from British Indian and Ceylon: A Catalogue of the Collection in Victoria and Albert Museum and the Peabody Essex Museum, 2001, p. 378.
Both in good overall condition with minor age splits on the armrests, minor losses and nicks throughout. Old repair on the backside of a right stile with associated age crack. Caning and suede upholstered seats in good overall condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Condition
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Collection from Stair We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518-751-1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com Gander & White Shipping T: 718.784.8444 F: 718.784.9337 www.ganderandwhite.com Plycon Transportation Group T: 631.269.7000 F: 631.269.7088 www.plycongroup.com
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