Carlton Ware Chinoiserie 'Chinese Figures' vase on a cobalt…
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Carlton Ware chinoiserie 'Chinese Figures' vase on a cobalt blue ground painted with various Chinese scenes, highlighted in gilt & painted with raised enamel detail. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 27 cm

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  • Chinoiserie - Furniture and decorative items decorated in imitation of a Western interpretation of the Chinese style. The Chinoiserie style first became popular in the late 17th century, though there were frequent revivals, notably by Chippendale (hence 'Chinese Chippendale') during the Regency period, and the Anglo-Japanese style in the second half of the 19th century.

    The ubiquitous 'willow pattern' is the most common 'Chinese' theme used in porcelain, while on furniture the Chinoiserie style usually has black or red painted and lacquered decoration, though the hallmark of the furniture style is the use of fretwork in geometrical patterns, pagodas and other decorative forms.

    Japonaiseries, as the name implies, are motifs in imitation of the Japanese taste.

    See also "Chinese Chippendale".

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