Today's Great Provenances exhibition spotlight is one of the highlights of our exhibition. This exceptional pair of George II scarlet japanned chairs comes from one of the most celebrated and elaborate suite of English furniture from the eighteenth century. Commissioned from the esteemed cabinetmaker Giles Grendey, of London, this extensive suite comprises of at least seventy-seven pieces including … Continue reading Exhibition Spotlight: The Scarlet Japanned Chairs from the Lazcano Suite by Giles Grendey
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Fit for a Palace: A Pair of Chairs from the Duke of Infantado Suite
We are delighted to share our latest acquisition: an exceptional and iconic example of English japanned furniture made by the preeminent cabinetmaker Giles Grendey. These chairs form part of the most celebrated and elaborate suite of English furniture from the eighteenth century. The Dukes of Infantado commissioned the esteemed cabinetmaker Giles Grendey to create the … Continue reading Fit for a Palace: A Pair of Chairs from the Duke of Infantado Suite
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