Sale 19CN01 | Lot 212

George II Black- and Red-Japanned Parcel-Gilt Bureau Bookcase

Catalogue: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art
George II Black- and Red-Japanned Parcel-Gilt Bureau Bookcase

Lot Details

Lot 212
George II Black- and Red-Japanned Parcel-Gilt Bureau Bookcase
In two part, the upper section with arched mirrored doors opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with slant front opening to an interior fitted with a prospect doors, secret drawers, valenced pigeonholes and drawers above a sliding panel opening to a well, all over two short over two long drawers and raised on bracket feet; decorated all over with chinoiserie figures at various pursuits. Height 6 feet 3 3/4 inches (192.5 cm), width 34 1/4 inches (87 cm), depth 19 1/2 inches (49.5 cm).


C Estate of Marianne Schaller

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $4,375 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Japanned and gilt decoration later, fair condition, perishing to later over-varnish especially around mirror panels, sides of upper section and lower left section, chips and losses to decoration throughout, oxidation, crystallization and losses to silvering of mirror plates, corner blocks to feet later. age cracks to sides, scuffs to feet.


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Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $4,375 (includes buyer's premium)

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English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art

Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 10am EST
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