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Fine Queen Anne Red Japanned Bureau Bookcase, English circa 1700

Offered by: Philip Colleck, Ltd.

Description
With moulded cornice above two mirror glazed doors enclosing shelves, decorated in gold with birds, foliage and diaper pattern, the projecting bureau with sloping hinged flap enclosing pigeon holes, four drawers and a well, decorated in raised gilt with figures and houses in a landscape, the base with three graduated drawers and sides similarly decorated, on turned bun feet. English circa 1700.

Height: 80 1/2" Width: 39 3/4" Depth: 21 3/4"
Stock No. 4844

Provenance: Christie's King Street July 15, 1976. Cover color illustration lot 119, and cataloged as follows:

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A Fine Queen Anne Red Lacquer Bureau Cabinet with moulded cornice above two mirror glazed doors enclosing shelves, decorated in gold with birds, foliage and trellis pattern, the projecting bureau with sloping hinged flap enclosing pigeon holes, four drawers and a well, decorated in raised gilt with figures and houses in a landscape, the base with three graduated drawers and sides similarly decorated on turned feet."

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Japanned and gilt wood, brass
Condition:	Good. Excellent for a piece of this type and vintage
Creation Date:	1700
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne, William & Mary
Catalog References:	Cover lot illustrated in color, Christie's, King Street, London, July 15,1976, The Property of a Gentleman: A Fine Queen Anne Red Lacquer Bureau Cabinet...
Dealer Reference #:	4844
Incollect Reference #:	769222

Dimensions

W.	39.75 in;	H.	80.5 in;	D.	21.75 in;
W.	100.97 cm;	H.	204.47 cm;	D.	55.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

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