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17th Century Japanese Laquer Cabinet On Original Silvered Stand

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
Japan England c. 1675.

A rare small sized, Japanese Black and Gilt Lacquer Cabinet of particular high quality and proportion standing upon the original William and Mary Period Robustly Carved Baroque Silvered stand.
It was quite normal for just the cabinet to be imported from the East and an English base prepared by local craftsmen to suit the fashionable upper class taste. This form of carving was popular in England from about 1675 to 1680.

Note - Lacquer or Urushi is the sap extracted from some Eastern Trees.

Provenance
Private Collection UK

Literature: See Stalker and Parker for similar examples of Lacquer Work. "A Treatise of Japanning and Varnishing" published in 1688 is the earliest book in English of European Lacquer influenced by Eastern (Japan- China) Artists.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Laquer Urushi.
Condition:	Very good ... lacquer and silver original and refreshed in parts. Minor work to some of the metalwork.
Creation Date:	1675
Styles / Movements:	William & Mary
Incollect Reference #:	332417

Dimensions

W.	29 in;	H.	52 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	73.66 cm;	H.	132.08 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.