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A RED LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED BUREAU BOOKCASE, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY AND LATER

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A RED LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED BUREAU BOOKCASEENGLISH OR ANGLO-DUTCH, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY AND LATER The mirror panel doors opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers around a pair of central cupboard doors, the fall opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above a slide and well221cm high, 99cm wide, 60cm deep For a similar bureau bookcase but not incorporating period elements see, Bonham's, Los Angeles, Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Burton-Ching Collection Part II, 13th July 2009, Lot 1118 ($6,710). Condition Report: Please note, as catalogued this bookcase is first half 18th century and later. It incorporates some period elements but has been heavily adapted and there are various 20th century elements. The bureau element and the upper section are associated to each other. The bureau is 18th century and the upper section is of 20th century constructionThe red lacquer surface and decoration to all elements is later. There are various small adaptations and later mouldings to the bureau section. The interior of the bureau is also 20th century adaptation. Although the decorated surface is later it has been well executed and the decoration is of high quality. Overall the bookcase has an impressive appearance. All elements with the expected marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits and chips. Wear, rubbing and some losses to the chinoiserie decoration in places throughout. The handles and escutcheons are later replacements. Lockplates are period replacements and have later screws securing them. A key is present but only operates the lock to the fall. The interiors of all drawers have a later dark wash applied. The doors use old mirror plates. These have significant depletion, losses and 'bloom'. Some evidence of old worm to bureau section. The bracket feet and shaped apron are later. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

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A RED LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED BUREAU BOOKCASEENGLISH OR ANGLO-DUTCH, FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY AND LATER The mirror panel doors opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers around a pair of central cupboard doors, the fall opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above a slide and well221cm high, 99cm wide, 60cm deep For a similar bureau bookcase but not incorporating period elements see, Bonham's, Los Angeles, Furniture and Decorative Arts from the Burton-Ching Collection Part II, 13th July 2009, Lot 1118 ($6,710). Condition Report: Please note, as catalogued this bookcase is first half 18th century and later. It incorporates some period elements but has been heavily adapted and there are various 20th century elements. The bureau element and the upper section are associated to each other. The bureau is 18th century and the upper section is of 20th century constructionThe red lacquer surface and decoration to all elements is later. There are various small adaptations and later mouldings to the bureau section. The interior of the bureau is also 20th century adaptation. Although the decorated surface is later it has been well executed and the decoration is of high quality. Overall the bookcase has an impressive appearance. All elements with the expected marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits and chips. Wear, rubbing and some losses to the chinoiserie decoration in places throughout. The handles and escutcheons are later replacements. Lockplates are period replacements and have later screws securing them. A key is present but only operates the lock to the fall. The interiors of all drawers have a later dark wash applied. The doors use old mirror plates. These have significant depletion, losses and 'bloom'. Some evidence of old worm to bureau section. The bracket feet and shaped apron are later. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

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