A small George I, white, polychrome and gilt Japanned bureau cabinet, in pine and oak wood, possibly decorated in Edinburgh or in Germany by an English japanner.
A small George I, white, polychrome and gilt Japanned bureau cabinet, in pine and oak wood, possibly decorated in Edinburgh or in Germany by an English japanner.
Date Germany or British Isles, 1725 c.
Epoque 1600-1750
Medium Crystal, Engraving, Gilt, Glass, Japanned, Lacca, Polychrome-painted, Woods
Dimension 187 x 72 x 48.5 cm (73⁵/₈ x 28³/₈ x 19¹/₈ inches)
Throughout decorated with scenes of Chinoiserie depicting exotic birds, flowers,
foliage and figures in a landscape with pagodas and pavillions.
The upper section with an arched moulded corniche above a mirrored door to reveal
an interior with various pigeonholes, small drawers and two pilasters with secret
mechanisms; the coeval mirror set into a bevelled frame.
The bureau section with a hinged fall-front, enclosing a similarly fitted interior, with
a secret compartment, and the lower section with three drawers, resting on bracket
feet. All the interiors are decorated with scenes of Chinese daily life.
Date: Germany or British Isles, 1725 c.
Epoque: 1600-1750
Medium: Crystal, Engraving, Gilt, Glass, Japanned, Lacca, Polychrome-painted, Woods
Dimension: 187 x 72 x 48.5 cm (73⁵/₈ x 28³/₈ x 19¹/₈ inches)
Provenance:
Turin antiques trade, including Dani Ghigo, 1980 Circa.
A very important Piedmontese family, Turin.
Burzio
Decorative Arts, from Antiquities to XIX Century, focusing in particular on Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Textiles, Glass, Ceramics and Bronzes.
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