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16th February 2007 Guide to Chinese Antique Furniture | Key factors when evaluating furniture: pedigree, type of wood, age and degree of restoration.
When identifying a good piece of antique furniture Oi Ling Chiang, one of three siblings of the Chiang Family - proprietors of Oi Ling Antiques – first considers whether it is a worthwhile piece in terms of
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the overall aesthetic. This means the proportion, the overall style and whether or not the piece has a good ‘pedigree’. An antique piece from a farmer’s dwelling, for example, will be judged by different standards: here we expect to find durability, functionality and a ‘country’ aesthetic. The most exquisite pieces of Chinese furniture, by contrast, belong in the
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