Jan 30, 2019 10:00 EST
English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art
229
George I Brass-Mounted Black-Japanned and Parcel-Gilt Cabinet on Stand
In two parts, the upper section with a pair of doors decorated with chinoiserie figures and animals and opening to an arrangement of short, long and deep drawers, the waisted lower section with three drawers above a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs ending in paw feet. Height 69 1/2 inches (176.5 cm), width 41 1/2 inches (105.5 cm), depth 22 inches (55.9 cm).
Sold for $1,125
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
George I Brass-Mounted Black-Japanned and Parcel-Gilt Cabinet on Stand
In two parts, the upper section with a pair of doors decorated with chinoiserie figures and animals and opening to an arrangement of short, long and deep drawers, the waisted lower section with three drawers above a shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs ending in paw feet. Height 69 1/2 inches (176.5 cm), width 41 1/2 inches (105.5 cm), depth 22 inches (55.9 cm).
Unrestored condition, veneers under japanned decoration with craquelure, lifting and losses throughout, case once fitted with a cresting, now lacking but with blocks where once situated, doors with age cracks along lines of construction underneath, top of left door and bottom of right door reglued, old marks and scratches, age cracks to sides with subsequent losses, stand with scuffs and worm damage to feet.
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Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019
