Lot Essay
A similar cabinet-on-chest was sold Sotheby's New York, 20 January 1990, lot 144
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CIRCA 1710
Details
A QUEEN ANNE BLACK AND GILT JAPANNED CABINET-ON-CHEST
Circa 1710
The overhanging molded cornice above a frieze drawer over a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, the base with two short and two long drawers, on bun feet, decorated with Chinese figures and exotic birds within extensive landscapes, inscribed on back 37079
68in. (174cm.) high, 40in. (101.5cm.) wide, 17in. (43cm.) deep
Circa 1710
The overhanging molded cornice above a frieze drawer over a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, the base with two short and two long drawers, on bun feet, decorated with Chinese figures and exotic birds within extensive landscapes, inscribed on back 37079
68in. (174cm.) high, 40in. (101.5cm.) wide, 17in. (43cm.) deep
Provenance
With Ronald A. Lee Ltd, Esher, England, circa 1929
With J.M. Botibol, London
Purchased by French and Co., New York in 1930 Sold to Mr. L. Mendelsohn in 1930
With J.M. Botibol, London
Purchased by French and Co., New York in 1930 Sold to Mr. L. Mendelsohn in 1930
Literature
Woodward, 'lacquer Furniture in England', in Aniquarian, v. 16, no. 5, May 1931, p. 17, ill. p. 18.