Pair of red and gold lacquered wood furniture, China, late 19th century Opening with two leaves, each decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl among lotus flowers and scrolls above the waves of the Ocean and the rocks of the Earth. The same decoration is found on the front and side panels. The back of the furniture is stained black and formerly lacquered with a floral decoration. The interior is lacquered red and equipped with a shelf. The fittings are in polychrome cloisonné enamel on copper with lotus motifs in the Ming style. Probably not original, they have been reassembled on the furniture later. Height : 104 cm ; 96 x 41 cm Cracks in the lacquer and wood, repaints and transformations. Provenance: - For one: Resche et Cie - 74 Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris 8e. Purchased in 1954. - For the other: Maison des Bambous - Etablissements Perret & Vibert, 170 Boulevard Haussman, Paris. Bought in 1929. 十九世纪晚期 - 木红漆金彩双龙戏珠纹饰菱花边铜胎掐丝珐琅柜一对
Estimate
€3,000 - €4,000
Result
€10,240
Buyer's premium
28%
Pair of red and gold lacquered wood furniture, China, late 19th century
Opening with two leaves, each decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl among lotus flowers and scrolls above the waves of the Ocean and the rocks of the Earth. The same decoration is found on the front and side panels. The back of the furniture is stained black and formerly lacquered with a floral decoration. The interior is lacquered red and equipped with a shelf. The fittings are in polychrome cloisonné enamel on copper with lotus motifs in the Ming style. Probably not original, they have been reassembled on the furniture later.
Height : 104 cm ; 96 x 41 cm
Cracks in the lacquer and wood, repaints and transformations.
Provenance:
- For one: Resche et Cie - 74 Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris 8e. Purchased in 1954.
- For the other: Maison des Bambous - Etablissements Perret & Vibert, 170 Boulevard Haussman, Paris. Bought in 1929.
十九世纪晚期 - 木红漆金彩双龙戏珠纹饰菱花边铜胎掐丝珐琅柜一对
Sale
Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris