AN ITALIAN BLACK AND GILT-JAPANNED BUREAU-CABINET
AN ITALIAN BLACK AND GILT-JAPANNED BUREAU-CABINET

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AN ITALIAN BLACK AND GILT-JAPANNED BUREAU-CABINET
The domed superstructure enclosing a silvered clock face polychrome-decorated Chinese figural finials, above a pair of arched mirrored doors centering a shell-carved niche and three short drawers, the slant-front opening to reveal various drawers and pigeon holes, the central section with six secret drawers pulls out to reveal sixteen further secret drawers, above a frieze drawer and three concave drawers, on bun feet, decorated overall with figures and paintings within garden settings, the clock face lacking movement
73in. (185.5cm.) high, 34in. (86cm.) wide, 24in. (61cm.) deep