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A Striking George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720

$8,000
£6,143.66
€7,040.55
CA$11,262.02
A$12,615.96
CHF 6,561.86
MX$153,888.62
NOK 83,541.26
SEK 78,773.46
DKK 52,548.77

About the Item

A highly decorative George I Period japanned chest of drawers, showing an overhanging top over four tiers of short & full width drawers with stylistically correct albeit later hardware, raised overall atop bracket supports. Originally constructed & decorated with gilt chinoiserie motifs on black lacquer overtop a red bole surface, the black lacquer now mostly abraded leaving behind a striking red & black mottled appearance with faint traces of original chinoiserie decoration. This wonderful & highly decorative example of early Georgian case furniture would highly compliment any modern, classical or rustic setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1720
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The drawer pulls & locks are replaced but are stylistically correct. Repaired: The left front corner of the top showing signs of early conservation that remains very stable. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728326196102

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