A Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquered Kneehole Desk

A Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquered Kneehole Desk

Second Half 18th Century
Height 33 1/2 x width 44 x depth 27 1/2 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from an Estate, Highland Park, Illinois European Furniture & Decorative Arts Overall sturdy and ready to place condition. Modest craquelure in the lacquer throughout. Minor repairs age crack through the top. The decoration likely original but with touched up areas as is normal. Scattered small chips in the lacquer and rough edges and surfaces. The top drawer has a chip in one corner. Additional images are available upon request.

Provenance:
Stair and Co., New York, New York (plaque applied to interior of top drawer)