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19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk

$53,800
£40,712.72
€46,954.54
CA$75,127.99
A$84,167.60
CHF 43,809.16
MX$1,025,000.27
NOK 558,070.26
SEK 525,544.71
DKK 350,509.64
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About the Item

Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with the typical figural landscape and foliate gilt decoration, the sloped top opening to reveal a fitted interior with stationary divisions, above recessed knee hole space and four side drawers to each side, on rope twist supports and carved gilt dragon head feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brea, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5292220095112

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