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Late C19th/early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Hall Seat .
M Lees and Sons
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200
M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Late C19th/early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Hall Seat .

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood hall seat .

Impressive high-backed hall seat or bench featuring a curved and shaped rear panel carved with a detailed traditional Chinese landscape mountainous scene with pagodas and trees .

The centre of the top rail carved with a large spreading auspicious bat motif , further bat motifs amongst the carving of the frame . Open and pierced fret-work carving to the seat frieze and frame , serpentine-shaped front rail and seat . The carved panel back carved with Chinese calligraphy characters to the right-hand side , possibly a title or signature.

The shaped open-arms topped with carved lions or lion-dogs . The whole raised on shaped cabriole type supports.with carved scroll feet.

The shaped panelled seat having some historic shrinkage cracks following the grain .

In strong and stable condition , the whole with a rich colour and patina.

H 44” ( back)

H (seat) 19”

W 64”

D 20”

China c.1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA898386
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 225
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th/ early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood hall seat .
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Impressive high-backed hall seat or bench featuring a curved and shaped rear panel carved with a detailed traditional Chinese landscape mountainous scene with pagodas and trees.
M Lees and Sons

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fig 1. An antique Chinese dark hardwood hall bench featuring detailed relief carvings of bats, landscapes, and traditional character motifs on the backrest.
fig 1. Late C19th/early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Hall Seat .

The centre of the top rail carved with a large spreading auspicious bat motif , further bat motifs amongst the carving of the frame . Open and pierced fret-work carving to the seat frieze and frame , serpentine-shaped front rail and seat . The carved panel back carved with Chinese calligraphy characters to the right-hand side , possibly a title or signature.

fig 2. An antique Chinese dark hardwood hall bench featuring detailed relief carvings of bats, landscapes, and traditional character motifs on the backrest.
fig 2. Late C19th/early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Hall Seat .

The shaped open-arms topped with carved lions or lion-dogs . The whole raised on shaped cabriole type supports.with carved scroll feet.

The shaped panelled seat having some historic shrinkage cracks following the grain .

In strong and stable condition , the whole with a rich colour and patina.

H 44” ( back)

H (seat) 19”

W 64”

D 20”

China c.1900

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Chinese Carved Hardwood Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA898386
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 225
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,590
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
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For Sale
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An antique Chinese dark hardwood hall bench featuring detailed relief carvings of bats, landscapes, and traditional character motifs on the backrest.
Late C19th/early C20th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood hall seat .
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Late Qing Dynasty seating frequently displays intricate relief carvings depicting traditional symbols such as bats for good fortune, character longevity symbols, and detailed landscape scenery. These pieces were crafted for both regional use and the expanding export market during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as zitan, hongmu, or rosewood, joined with mortise-and-tenon construction without metal fasteners. The natural grain and rich tone of the timber were accentuated with smooth hand-polished wax finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with slight variations, floating panel construction to accommodate wood expansion, and precise joinery. Look for natural wear patterns on the seat panel and hand-carved pierced aprons underneath.

A carved hardwood bench serves as a focal point in an entryway or corridor, contrasting well with neutral stone walls or contemporary artwork. Softening the dark wood with textured linen cushions creates a balance between historical motif and modern comfort.

Position the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity shifts to prevent splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to protect the finish.
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