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Chinese Bird-and-Flower Painted Side Cabinet, c. 1850

$3,680
£2,807.75
€3,196.40
CA$5,172.28
A$5,685.60
CHF 2,984.91
MX$67,605.83
NOK 38,333.04
SEK 34,917.26
DKK 23,882.24

About the Item

The darkly lacquered front of this 19th-century Chinese locking cabinet is the perfect canvas for a traditional bird-and-flower painting. Crafted of elmwood with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the small cabinet has a sloping-stile design, featuring an overhung top, straight sides and double doors secured by a foliate brass lock plate. The hand-painted vignettes depict small songbirds amidst peony and camellia blossoms, now faded with subdued color and a richly aged patina that only time can achieve. Additional Dimensions: Upper Shelf: 12.25"H Lower Shelf: 14.75"H Door Opening: 26.5"W Apron to Floor: 6.5"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.75 in (100.97 cm)Width: 36.25 in (92.08 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CLBR0281stDibs: LU820048019862

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