PAIR OF LARGE VINTAGE RED-PAINTED BAMBOO AND FABRIC PARASOL

A PAIR OF LARGE FOLDING PARASOL CONSTRUCTED FROM RED-PAINTED BAMBOO RIBS WITH A CENTRAL NATURAL BAMBOO POLE AND A BLUE-GREY FABRIC CANOPY. THE PARASOL IS SHOWN IN ITS CLOSED AND FURLED POSITION, WITH THE FABRIC GATHERED AND TIED AT THE BASE.

CONSTRUCTION:
* CENTRAL POLE OF NATURAL BAMBOO WITH VISIBLE JOINT NODE
* MULTIPLE RED-PAINTED BAMBOO RIBS BOUND TOGETHER AT THE TOP WITH RATTAN OR CANE WRAPPING
* TURNED WOODEN FINIAL AT THE APEX
* BLUE-GREY WOVEN FABRIC CANOPY, APPEARS TO BE COTTON OR LINEN

CONDITION:
THE RED PAINT ON THE BAMBOO RIBS SHOWS CHIPPING AND WEAR ACROSS MULTIPLE RIBS, PARTICULARLY TOWARDS THE UPPER SECTION. THE CENTRAL BAMBOO POLE DISPLAYS AGE-RELATED SURFACE MARKS. THE BLUE-GREY FABRIC CANOPY SHOWS AREAS OF DISCOLOURATION AND STAINING. THE GATHERED FABRIC AT THE BASE IS FRAYED AND WORN. THE RATTAN BINDING NEAR THE TOP OF THE RIBS SHOWS SOME LOOSENING.

Item Size: Height: 120cm, Width: 120cm, Depth: 120cm, Weight: 40Kg

Mid-Century Modern (1940-1970); Mid 20Th Century; Asian; Bamboo; The Red Paint On The Bamboo Ribs Shows Chipping And Wear In Several Areas, Particularly Towards The Top. The Central Bamboo Pole Shows Age-Related Surface Marks And A Natural Joint Node. The Blue-Grey Fabric Canopy Shows Some Discolouration And Staining. The Fabric Gathered At The Base Appears Frayed And Worn. The Rattan Or Cane Binding Near The Top Shows Some Loosening.

Condition: Fair

779170+98

Location of item: WA, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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