An 18th century Chinese export hardwood fall-front bureau, 18th century
Silver, Furniture, Ceramics & Glass
LOT 298
An 18th century Chinese export hardwood fall-front bureau, 18th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 60 000 - 70 000
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An 18th century Chinese export hardwood fall-front bureau, 18th century
the moulded rectangular top with fall-front enclosing a shaped fitted interior, with a pair of arched reverse glass painted panelled doors enclosing four small horizontal drawers and six vertical drawers flanked by curved open compartments, above four conforming drawers inlaid with ivory stringing, with secret well, three graduated drawers below, on a plinth base with bracket feet, 110cm high, 105,5cm wide, 55cm deep
*This lot not suitable for export
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