A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK, GILT AND RED-LACQUERED BUREAU
FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with exotic landscapes and birds in foliage, the rectangular top above a writing-slope enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, drawers and a secret compartment, above two short and two long drawers, with brass loop handles, on bun feet, the reverse elaborately decorated with exotic birds amidst foliate sprays, stamped four times with customs brand 'DOUANES FRANçAISES ... LYON/... VILLOT' and two small circular brands, losses and refreshments to the lacquer
39½ in. (100.5 cm.) high; 37½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 21½ in. (54.5 cm.) deep
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK, GILT AND RED-LACQUERED BUREAU
FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with exotic landscapes and birds in foliage, the rectangular top above a writing-slope enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes, drawers and a secret compartment, above two short and two long drawers, with brass loop handles, on bun feet, the reverse elaborately decorated with exotic birds amidst foliate sprays, stamped four times with customs brand 'DOUANES FRANçAISES ... LYON/... VILLOT' and two small circular brands, losses and refreshments to the lacquer
39½ in. (100.5 cm.) high; 37½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 21½ in. (54.5 cm.) deep
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