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An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

$92,000
£68,769.05
€80,243.90
CA$129,186.71
A$144,551.17GST Included
CHF 75,037.09
MX$1,589,478.25
NOK 874,971.85
SEK 888,378.12
DKK 599,881.96

About the Item

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over a pair of arched glazed doors opening to an arrangement of compartments and central pair of smaller doors flanked by engaged columns over shaped drawers, the writing slope opening to futher recessed compartn between graduated shelves, the lower section with two short drawers over two long drawers on bun feet, the whole with raise gilt decoration. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 230cm Width: 103cm Depth: 59cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 40.56 in (103 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CP/JUMNRQ1stDibs: LU8952244161042

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