Set of Six Goan Side Chairs Ben Shillingford Exquisite hand-carving: The removable lid

Exquisite hand-carving: The removable lid is topped with a finely shaped acorn finial

Versatile appeal: these paintings present beautifully when displayed together or separately

resulting in a harmonious balance and distinctive neoclassical references

The use of shells and scrolling vines in the frame situates this piece alongside notable examples created for distinguished patrons of the day

Set of Six Goan Side Chairs Ben Shillingford Exquisite hand-carving: The removable lidSet of six 19th century south Indian side chairs from Goa, the oval pierced backs with detailed top rail and interlocking ovals making up the splat, re caned seats, raised on turned front legs and sabre back legs, supported with an H stretcher. Goa, India, Circa 1850 Height: 93 cms (36. 6 ins) Height Of Seat: 44. 5 cms (17. 5 ins) Width: 45 cms (17. 7 ins) Depth: 48 cms (18. 9 ins)