Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 642

Two Antique Chinese Lacquered and

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Gilt-Decorated Cabinets both probably 19th century, the larger example with finely rendered chinoisserie scenes in gilt on black ground, two doors opening to a fitted interior with mirrored central prospect on a modern frame, lower section with drawer at side, 41 x 25-3/4 x 9-1/2 in., scars, distress and losses to lacquer especially at laminations and joints, interior drawers lacking pulls, separations at backboards, front section below doors possibly repainted and/or lacking ornament; together with a smaller example with two doors opening to a fitted interior set with eight drawers on a modern low stand, decorated on all four sides, 22 x 16-12 x 8-1/4 in., scattered chips and losses to lacquer ornament especially at top edge, some fading, lacking interior lock and drawer pulls . Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection