Earl of Dalhousie Lacquer Panel

Earl of Dalhousie Lacquer PanelA rare and superbly decorative Chinese export black lacquer panel, exquisitely gilt decorated with figures, pagodas and emblazoned with a coat of arms, also displaying mottoes of the British royalty and nobility, such as 'Ich Dien' (of the Prince of Wales, 'Ora et Labora', and 'Tira Juncta in Uno'. In a modern gilt frame, set within a black cotton covered mat. Qing dynasty, early 19th century, circa 1815. Provenance Presented to General George Ramsay,

A matched pair of closely related tables

It is miraculous how it has survived 250 years of use

The auction made nearly 374 million Euros and included the most exceptional works by masters of painting

10 July 2003

Attribution to George Oakley

The Collection of The Marquis and Marquise de Ravenel"

or fondled and played with by satyrs and Naiades

The back rails bear pencil inscription 'Tomlin'

Each chair having the scalloped shell carved back

Susan Stuart

superb quality set of 12 early Regency period 'Klismos' chairs

Width: 22" / 56 cm