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Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes

$116,318.38per set
£85,000per set
€100,055.10per set
CA$159,622.09per set
A$178,734.13per set
CHF 93,254.54per set
MX$2,177,744.16per set
NOK 1,183,333.66per set
SEK 1,125,035.23per set
DKK 746,845.44per set
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About the Item

A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and acanthi; partially japanned; each rising from four cabriole trifid toes legs; three lockable drawers in each frieze, with japanned scenes to the drawers fascia's and the sides; the upper glazed sections have double side doors, accessing the three glass shelves inside. The cornices are surmounted by scallop shells, emblematic of purity and knowledge unfolding. English, circa 1920 Francis Lenygon and Jeanette Morant joined forces in 1912, and were the doyennes of interior decorators for both the English Royal Family and consultants to Nelson Rockfeller in the creation of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. As authors, interior decorators and furniture designers they enjoyed an unparallelled reputation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 81 in (205.74 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 87421stDibs: LU95478087053

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