FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE PINE WOOD LACQUERED PAINTED COMPOUND CABINET CHINA 19TH C

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GJPaw
Auctions is pleased to offer for sale a gorgeous antique Chinese Cabinet, with four drawers and seven doors.
It is beautifully crafted from pine wood and originates from Gansu province in China, famous for its
cabinets,
trunks and simple storage chests often made from fir or pine wood colored in bold lacquers and decorated with bright paintings.
Chinese cabinets were functional objects as well as works of art and came in various shapes, sizes, forms, and designs to hold a variety of objects
.
When a smallish storage chest is stacked on top of a regular-sized cabinet - or when two units of equal or different sizes are stacked on top of one another - the combination is collectively referred to as a compound cabinet.
This compound cabinet is square-cornered with four drawers, and
seven doors, which feature an auspicious and commemorative inscription pertaining to the original family household for whom it was commissioned. It is a showcase example of Chinese furniture distinguished by the beauty of the material and the simplicity of form reduced to flowing smooth lines and simple, extremely well constructed joinery. The measurements are 80 inches in length by 21.5 inches deep by 104.2 inches in height (203.2 cm by 54.6 cm by 264.6). It is in very good used condition, with wear consistent to a dating from the mid-19th century. Importantly, it is an intact, original piece. It has a fine provenance coming from an important U.S. mid-west collection. This is a rare and beautiful piece, excellent for today’s décor, and a unique opportunity for a collector of fine antique furniture to adorn either an office or home, while savoring the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Chinese civilization.
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Standard international freight shipping is NOT included for this item.
Please inquire for freight quote, which will include custom crating and packaging, and International freight to your closest port, business or residential address. Additional shipping options, such as freight forwarding or white glove service can be added upon request.
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