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Hand Painted Chinese Export Trunk with European Landscape Scenes, 19th Century

$2,950
£2,190.22
€2,552.21
CA$4,095.55
A$4,581.13
CHF 2,384.05
MX$56,395.31
NOK 30,330.04
SEK 28,455.56
DKK 19,042.01
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About the Item

An unusual and larger size Chinese Export leather trunk with a beautifully hand painted European pastoral scenes in the Barbizon style, painted on all sides and top. The art work most likely added in the mid-late 19th century, the trunk is slightly older circa 1830s-1860s. An interesting trunk that would work as low coffee table as well.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Small tear on back side and a few minor scratches and wear to the painting. Missing latch on front hardware.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U0807228128463

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