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Chinese Export Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Mid-19th Century, China

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A delightful Chinese coromandel brown lacquer cabinet on stand, made for the export market, early to mid-19th century, China, presented on an early 20th century custom fitted stand. The gem of a cabinet is fitted with doors and drawers, and decorated on all sides. The top, back and sides with lacquer painted scenes of birds and flowers. The front of the cabinet featuring a pair of stunning coromandel doors carved with a shanshui (mountain and water) landscape scene, complete with temples and pagodas, boats and bridges, and figures, all set against craggy mountains shrouded in clouds and rippling water. The cabinet mounted with brass hinges and lock plates (key included) and a pair of carrying handles. Opening the doors reveals eleven wondrous black lacquer drawers of varied sizes, all framed in red lacquer and gilt painted with further shanshui landscape and figural scenes. The center large drawer with an ingenious pair of false drawers on either side that slide to reveal the hidden true drawers. The custom fitted stand in the Chinese Chippendale style and of early 20th century manufacture. The stand of black lacquered wood with painted floral design. The legs of an unexpected faceted design and set on block feet. Geometric spandrels connect the legs and apron.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.25 in (135.26 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Repaired: With minor repairs and in-painting to the corners and edges. Hardware possibly replaced. Additions or alterations made to the original: The custom fitted stand of an early 20th century date. Replacements made: The brass fittings possibly replaced. The fronts of three of the hidden drawers possibly replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Cabinet displays well and is functional. Minor chipping to the lacquer, especially along the edges. The back slightly bowed in, with some cracking and splitting along the joints. Cracks to the interior doors along the joints.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894732794922

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