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An intricately carved x pattern…
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Melbourne
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19-Sep-2023
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An intricately carved x pattern chair, with Arabic script and mother-of-pearl inlay, Cairo or Damascus, circa early 20th century. This handsome chair is in excellent condition and is extensively carved in the orientalist style with calligraphic inscriptions and inlaid in some sections with mother-of-pearl. There is a small mashrabiya panel of finely turned hardwood in the centre of the back and the armrests curve smoothly at the front. Provenance: Purchased in London 1990's; thereafter in a private collection Melbourne. Dimensions: 92 cm high, 57 cm wide
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Furniture: Seating - Singles/Pairs/Threes of Chairs (all types)