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Chinoiserie - French double manual
A French double manual is shown decorated with Chinoiserie "in a Chinese manner". A popular 18th century furniture and instrument decorating method, chinoiserie utilized gold and silver on a highly lacquered surface.
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Detail on the lacquered cheek of the harpsichord in gold and silver.
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Detail on the lacquered lid in gold and silver. |
Olga concentrating on the final details of the bent side decoration.
The soundboard is decorated in an 18th century french style.
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