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An Indian Blackwood Armchair
Bombay Presidency, third quarter, 19th century
Profusely carved with pierced foliage and a pale pink covered seat
Estimated price: $1,000-1,400
From about 1850 to 1900, Bombay was the production centre of a particular type of rosewood furniture known as ‘blackwood’. It was typified by its rich, exuberant carving which was often pierced right through. Continue reading