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Chinese Export Painted Lacquer Desk

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Chinese Export Painted Lacquer Desk
Circa 1820, the upper section a two door cabinet containing an arrangement of drawers and shelves, the hinged front opening to a tray fitted with various compartments, the front containing a drawer, a secret door fitted into the rear side, the removeable writing surface forming a lap desk all raised on turned legs and elaborately painted with Chinese figures in architectural settings within borders of precious objects, clouds and flowers. Sold September 16, 1978 Sotheby Parke Bernet, property of Mrs. Charles Yalem, St. Louis Missouri.
63 x 23 x 23

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Chinese Export Painted Lacquer Desk

Name: Chinese Export Painted Lacquer Desk
SKU: 127680130
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $2,500

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Starting Price $1,000

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