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Good proportion is a balance of opposing lines and forms in a way comfortable to the eyes. Good proportion does not come across as strange, funny or bulky. It is something timeless representing beauty and elegance in a quiet and subtle way.
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A “good” piece of furniture is one which reveals the artistic creation of a committed carpenter. When a carpenter was committed to his trade and took pride in his work, he would naturally have a much better sensitivity to beautiful lines and forms. Therefore when judging the value of a piece of antique furniture, we have to examine the artistic form and proportion along with the
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