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LATE 18TH CENTURY JAPANNED CHINOISERIE FALL FRONT BUREAU

Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques

Description
REF: 5141

LATE 18TH CENTURY JAPANNED CHINOISERIE FALL FRONT BUREAU

Decorated in gold against a black ground with scenes on all sides imitating 17th century lacquer, depicting birds, figures and gardens in the Japanese style. The fall front enclosing a fitted interior with four variously sized drawers, eight pigeon holes with a central cupboard, two secret drawers and a sliding well. Green leather writing top with gold tooled edge.
Two short and two long drawers, painted red internally. The whole raised on four bracket feet.
Old repairs, visible in the photograph. Restored cracks on the fall and sides. Likely an old bitumen farnish used producing crackle on the top and fall.
England, late 18th century.

HEIGHT: 99 cm (39")
WIDTH: 100 cm (39¼")
DEPTH: 54 cm (21¼")
DEPTH OPEN: 88 cm (34¾")

£14,500

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Late 18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5141
Incollect Reference #:	845956

Dimensions

W.	39.37 in;	H.	38.98 in;	D.	21.26 in;
W.	100 cm;	H.	99 cm;	D.	54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.

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