Painted and Gilded Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase

Description:

Painted and Gilded Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase, Continental, 19th century, the scalloped pediment inset with a fragment of a Chinese reverse-painted glass, over two doors with metal grills; lower case with serpentine front, fall-front lid opens to interior with three drawers and three pigeonholes, three long drawers, molded base, all decorated with images of exotic Chinese figures, ht. 96 1/4, wd. 45 3/4, dp. 19 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Age expected wear.


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