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19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box
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19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box

19th century
Description

A lovely small 19th century lacquered and painted chinoiserie box. Profusely gilded with Chinese figures in a scene.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated this Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Box to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236970
Dealers Internal Reference
845
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A lovely small 19th century lacquered and painted chinoiserie box. Profusely gilded with Chinese figures in a scene.
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated this Antique Lacquered Chinoiserie Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236970
Dealers Internal Ref
845
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2021

Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees.
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Archive I A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees.

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Box

Archive II A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees. View II
Archive III A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees. View III
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Treasury Antiques

Treasury Antiques
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Wiltshire
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A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees.
19th century lacquered chinoiserie box
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A rectangular black lacquered box decorated with detailed gold chinoiserie scenes depicting figures in traditional robes among pavilions and trees.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie figures, Pavilion architecture, Bamboo foliage
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Chinoiserie lacquerware refers to European or Asian decorative items crafted during the 18th and 19th centuries that feature traditional East Asian artistic motifs, executed using multi-layered resin coatings and detailed gilding.

These boxes were typically constructed from wood base forms, coated with natural resin lacquer harvested from tree sap, and decorated with hand-painted gold leaf, mineral pigments, or metallic powders.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit natural fine surface craquelure, subtle unevenness from hand-applied lacquer layers, hand-painted details with characterful variations, and historical surface wear on the base.

Position the box on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk as a focal accent, grouping it alongside contemporary art books or ceramic vessels to create balanced visual texture.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity fluctuations, or harsh chemical solvents that could compromise the resin finish.
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