A Pair of Chinoiserie Horseshoe Tub Armchairs by Jacques Adnet c.1945-55 sub-Curios the largely in-tact human skull

the largely in-tact human skull dating to the middle or later part of the nineteenth century

A beautifully proportioned set

The gesso frame has chipped losses as pictured

in unmeddled with condition and one that merits further research

In 1934 the line merged with its chief rival

A Pair of Chinoiserie Horseshoe Tub Armchairs by Jacques Adnet c.1945-55 sub-Curios the largely in-tact human skullOrigin: French Period: Mid 20thC Provenance: Ex; Gordon Watson Date: c. 1945 55 Height: 33 or 17 at seats Width: 28 Depth: 33 (all each) The rare pair of horseshoe shaped tub armchairs by renowned French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 1984), each having show frames with red lacquered chinoiserie scenes with gilt highlights, now worn beautifully with age and use, to scrolled block feet in the Chinese style, the spinach green upholstery being close hob