A Canton lacquer games table, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

A Canton lacquer games table, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

the top with a removable panel fitted with a chess, the inner with a backgammon game, a side fitted with a drawer ; (small cracks, losses and restorations)
Height 30⅓in; width 23⅔in; prof 19⅔in; Haut. 77 cm ; larg. 60 cm, prof. 50 cm
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Table à jeux en laque de Canton, Chine, Dynastie Qing, XIXe siècle

le panneau central du plateau amovible présentant un échiquier au revers et découvrant un jeu de jacquet, un côté muni d'un tiroir ; (craquelures, petites restaurations, accidents et manques)
Height 30⅓ in; width 23⅔ in; prof 19⅔ in; Haut. 77 cm ; larg. 60 cm, prof. 50 cm

Condition Report:
Overall condition is pretty fine. The structure is solid and stable. The lacquer decoration slightly lifting in places and with minor cracks. The removable top with horizontal cracks and traces of previous restorations. The underneath with the chest map in better condition.

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Provenance:
Christie's, Paris, 7 December 2005, lot 156 (1.800€).