Chinese Bookcase Made Of Red Lacquered Wood With Carvings And Gilding
Chinese Bookcase in Red Lacquered Wood with Carvings and Gilding
Dimensions:
Height: 203 cm
Width: 116 cm
Depth: 36 cm
Impressive Chinese bookcase made of deep red lacquered wood, richly carved and decorated with plant and bird motifs in the Orientalist style.
The upper section opens with two glass-paned doors, allowing for the display of art objects or porcelain.
The frames are enhanced with delicate, hand-painted gilded decorations.
The openwork pediment features an elegant design of finely carved scrollwork, flowers, and foliage.
The lower section opens with two solid doors featuring panels carved in relief depicting botanical scenes inspired by Chinese decorative art.
The lower crossbar is adorned with a spectacular openwork carving of facing dragons amid stylized clouds.
The piece rests on curved legs and displays remarkable decorative quality.
This piece perfectly illustrates the Western fascination with the Far East in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Period
Late 19th century – early 20th century.
Style
Chinese / Chinoiserie – Orientalist style.
Materials
Carved wood, red lacquer, painted gilded decorations, glass panels.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Some slight surface wear and minor, isolated losses of gilding consistent with its age.
Structure is sound and stable.
Dimensions:
Height: 203 cm
Width: 116 cm
Depth: 36 cm
Impressive Chinese bookcase made of deep red lacquered wood, richly carved and decorated with plant and bird motifs in the Orientalist style.
The upper section opens with two glass-paned doors, allowing for the display of art objects or porcelain.
The frames are enhanced with delicate, hand-painted gilded decorations.
The openwork pediment features an elegant design of finely carved scrollwork, flowers, and foliage.
The lower section opens with two solid doors featuring panels carved in relief depicting botanical scenes inspired by Chinese decorative art.
The lower crossbar is adorned with a spectacular openwork carving of facing dragons amid stylized clouds.
The piece rests on curved legs and displays remarkable decorative quality.
This piece perfectly illustrates the Western fascination with the Far East in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Period
Late 19th century – early 20th century.
Style
Chinese / Chinoiserie – Orientalist style.
Materials
Carved wood, red lacquer, painted gilded decorations, glass panels.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Some slight surface wear and minor, isolated losses of gilding consistent with its age.
Structure is sound and stable.
3 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 116
Height: 203
Depth: 36
Reference (ID): 1782685
Availability: In stock
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