A GEORGE III CARVED PADOUK CHAIR-BACK SETTEE ANGLO-CHINESE, LATE 18TH CENTURY The quadruple oval backs with pierced splats headed by stylised sunflowers and stiff leaves, the serpentine stuffed seat covered in damask, on stop-fluted tapered square legs headed by foliate-carved lancet capitals 90cm high, 186cm wide, 50cm deep Catalogue Note: Whilst the present chair-back settee does not appear to be based exactly on an English original, it draws inspiration from the chair designs of Hepplewhite and Sheraton. An example of an Anglo-Chinese chair of a similar date featuring a related splat pattern is illustrated in David S. Howard, A Tale of Three Cities: Canton, Shanghai & Hong Kong, Three Centuries of Sino-British Trade in the Decorative Arts, Sotheby's London 1997, No. 238. For a further related chair see Carl L. Crossman, The Decorative Arts of the China Trade, 1991, p. 235. Condition Report: Marks, scratches, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use The wood with a stain, worn to some areas including being rubbed to the arms and areas of the back. The back faded. Upholstery marked Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer