Rare 18th Century South Indian Red Lacquer Bed Roman making this work a prime

making this work a prime example of the era's fascination with neoclassical revival and scholarly collecting

This vase was almost certainly designed by Joseph Simon

Comparable examples reside in distinguished European collections and museums

underlining the cultural significance of such mythological subjects

such sofas were often found in grand salons and châteaux

Rare 18th Century South Indian Red Lacquer Bed Roman making this work a primeWonderfully decorative red lacquer Kattil daybed from Kerala, South India. The ends with profusions of turned details, solid wooden base on solid hand turned and lacquered legs. India, circa 1830 Height: 149 cms (58. 5 ins) Width: 206 cms (81 ins) Depth: 93 cms (36. 5 ins) Height Of Seat: 59 cms (23. 2 ins)