Venetian Rococo Style Black-Japanned and Parcel-Gilt Chinoiserie-Decorated Bureau Bookcase
In two parts, the upper section with a scrolled pediment with an inset shaped mirror panel above a pair of doors opening to an interior fitted for shelves over candle slides, the lower section with slant front and an interior fitted with pigeonholes and small drawers, over three long drawers flanked by tapering canted corners, raised on shaped feet. Height 81 1/2 inches (207 cm), width 39 inches (99 cm), depth 23 inches (58.4 cm)..
Sold for $5,312
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Venetian Rococo Style Black-Japanned and Parcel-Gilt Chinoiserie-Decorated Bureau Bookcase
In two parts, the upper section with a scrolled pediment with an inset shaped mirror panel above a pair of doors opening to an interior fitted for shelves over candle slides, the lower section with slant front and an interior fitted with pigeonholes and small drawers, over three long drawers flanked by tapering canted corners, raised on shaped feet. Height 81 1/2 inches (207 cm), width 39 inches (99 cm), depth 23 inches (58.4 cm)..
Very good reproduction with excellent simulated aging and craquelure, rubbing and losses to japanned and gilt surfaces, old marks and scratches, chips, scuffs and losses to corners, edges, plinth and feet.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts, May 26, 2021