A JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BURN ORANGE AND BLACK LACQUERED CENTER TABLE, SIGNED, CIRCA 1920, the rectangular lacquered top centering a parcel gilt incised line wreath of nicely detailed lotus blooms within auspicious blossoming flora and fauna, enclosed by a gilt diapered border and ruyi foliage corners, above black lacquer inset paneled sides decorated with various individual flowering specimens, framed by stylized fretwork above reticulated brackets and raised on stepped rectangular legs, verso with central gilt opened scroll banner exhibiting rows of gilt character mark letters. Provenance: Property from a Fortune 500 Energy Company, Houston, Texas. Height: 32 1/2" Width: 47 3/4" Depth: 35 3/4"

Overall good to very good condition for lacquer furniture of this origin, age, use and materials including but not limited to; cracks, some small chips, marks and light scratches throughout, gilding is rubbed in areas but still retains its details. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”