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A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, in the Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, in the Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.

18th century
Description

A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, In The Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.

Still with the original paint work and decoration.

On the back of the chair, there is a calligraphy monogram with the date 1796.

The monogram is possibly of the Nobel Limburg Stirum Family.

All over in original used condition, with beautiful original patination.

63.5cm high, 29cm wide, 27cm deep.

Provenance: Dourniere S.J.Comtesse de Limburg Stirum, 43 Surinamestraat (den Haag)

Price: £950,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Hindeloopen Painted Doll Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09023029
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Painted date of 1796 in the upper roundel: fixes the period.
Softwood boards with pin and peg joints: early provincial construction.
Hand-painted floral sprays over dark green ground: typical Frisian work.
Natural paint wear through to bare timber on exposed corners: age.
Period handwritten calling card: early Dutch aristocratic provenance.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146147
Description
A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, In The Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.

Still with the original paint work and decoration.

On the back of the chair, there is a calligraphy monogram with the date 1796.

The monogram is possibly of the Nobel Limburg Stirum Family.

fig 1. An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base.
fig 1. A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, in the Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.

All over in original used condition, with beautiful original patination.

63.5cm high, 29cm wide, 27cm deep.

Provenance: Dourniere S.J.Comtesse de Limburg Stirum, 43 Surinamestraat (den Haag)

Price: £950,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Hindeloopen Painted Doll Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09023029
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Painted date of 1796 in the upper roundel: fixes the period.
Softwood boards with pin and peg joints: early provincial construction.
Hand-painted floral sprays over dark green ground: typical Frisian work.
Natural paint wear through to bare timber on exposed corners: age.
Period handwritten calling card: early Dutch aristocratic provenance.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146147
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base.
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Archive I An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base.

A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, in the Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.

Archive II An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base. View XI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Cairngorms National Park
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base.
A Very Rare Dolls Child Chair, In The Hindeloopen Style, Dated 1796.
Ref: SA1146147
An 18th-century miniature Dutch Hindeloopen style green painted wooden doll chair featuring hand-painted floral motifs and an enclosed cabinet base.
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  • ObjectDoll Furniture
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Folk Art
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Iron
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsHand-painted floral scrolls, Scrolled backboard crest, Enclosed cupboard base, Polychrome decoration
  • SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This rare 18th-century doll chair follows the Dutch Hindeloopen style, dated 1796. The piece uses painted wood and iron hardware, presenting a muted green finish with polychrome hand-painted floral scrolls, floral motifs, and a scrolled backboard crest. A calligraphy monogram and the date 1796 appear on the upper backboard, while the lower portion contains an enclosed cupboard base with small metal hinges, standing on small bracket feet with visible surface wear and original patination throughout. Measuring 63.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the chair works well as a decorative display object on a sideboard top in a rustic farmhouse interior. Collectors can place it on a tabletop or cabinet surface to showcase its traditional folk art motifs.

FAQs

Hindeloopen style furniture originated in the maritime town of Hindeloopen in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is defined by distinctive hand-painted polychrome decoration featuring floral tendrils, motifs, and decorative cartouches, heavily influenced by Scandinavian and Asian trade imports.

These items were predominantly constructed from regional softwoods such as pine or lime wood, which provided a smooth surface for painting. They were finished with oil-based pigments and sealed with varnish, featuring hand-wrought iron hinges or latches.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including paint crazing, oxidisation of pigments, and wear consistent with handling along edges and handles. Construction details such as hand-cut joinery, square-headed iron nails, and period-specific painted dates also help establish authenticity.

Miniature painted furniture acts as an architectural accent piece when placed on elevated surfaces such as mantels, sideboards, or bookshelf niches. It adds texture, historical narrative, and colour contrast within contemporary or eclectic room schemes.

Maintain the original finish by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, liquid chemical polish, or commercial solvents, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood warping and paint flaking.
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