Lot 383 , A large Chinese hardwood bench, late 19th / early 20th century, L.224cm

A large Chinese hardwood bench, late 19th / early 20th century, the back and frieze carved with foliate scrolls, on front legs carved with grotesque masks, with cabriole scrolled feet, L.224cm
Estimate £400-600

Re-polished in the 1980s. The joints are loose and wobbily back to front. There are fine cracks to the back panel, seat and all four legs.


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Sold for £1,100