Pair of George III Chinoiserie Armchairs, to a design by Mayhew & Ince

Pair of George III Chinoiserie Armchairs, to a design by Mayhew & IncePair of George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Armchairs, after a design by Mayhew & Ince. Circa 1760. Why we like them Being one of the best specimens of the Chinoiserie chairs we have ever seen, the form of these chairs is particularly rare and conforms to a design published by William Ince and John Mayhew, the celebrated designers and makers of fine furniture in 18th century London. History Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and

subsequently sold Christie’s London

with shell carving to the knees and distinctive

emblematic of John McLean's London workshop

rounded corners and original brass catch

The Life And Work Of Thomas Chipendale

Decorated with a festive flower cart with peonies

A slightly more elaborate version

The present table shares similarities in design and construction with another ormolu-mounted calamander card table

A very rare and quirky chair with an equally remarkable pedigree

derived from ancient Greek chairs

depicted on a watercolour On Windsor Terrace (c

3rd Marquess of Lansdowne (d