A French Chinoiserie desk clock, 20th century, the lacquered…
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A French chinoiserie desk clock, 20th century, the lacquered pagoda formed case with Chinoiserie decoration featuring painted figures in landscape, the eight day movement numbered '19428 two jewels', 15 cm high

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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".
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.

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