Price
£45000.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A George I lacquered chest of archetypal form and confident proportion, raised on bracket feet.
The detailed decoration features figures in silk robes, trees and the sleek forms of flying birds, picked out from the dry, sleepy Urushi 漆 lacquer exquisitely. The chest wears its age handsomely, the ‘Taka-age’ 高上げ high relief work a bold and beautiful contrast to the crisp gold and black ground. The softly patinated escutcheon and handle backplates, incised with floral decoration are original, and sit comfortably within the scheme.
Dating from the second quarter of the 18th century, corresponding with the Mid-Edo period.
Visit Hawker Antiques to browse our extensive and unique collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century English and Irish country house furniture, sculpture and curiosities.
Dimensions
Height: 94 cm / 37″ Width: 130 cm / 51″ Depth: 64 cm / 25 3/4″The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
