Late 19th Century Chinese Superb Quality Carved Padouk Display Cabinet

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A late 19th century Chinese superb quality profusely carved padouk (or Chinese hardwood) display cabinet.

This cabinet consists of a superbly carved and pierced shaped pediment to the top with carved Chinese symbols including dragons and exotic fruits & flowers with a carved gadrooned moulded edge below.

This leads down to an arrangement of asymmetrical shelves, carved with cherry blossom designs to the edge, the back panels being carved and pierced with various naturalistic landscape scenes with foliate carving and exotic flowers & fruits.

The supports to the front and back are superbly and profusely carved with dragons and exotic flowers.

The lowers section has a cupboard consisting of two profusely carved doors with original handles and lock, both having a geometric and floral carved border with central panels of carved branches of cherry blossom.

This leads down to a carved base, with a carved gadrooned moulded edge with a carved and pierced frieze below leading down to four ball and claw feet.

This cabinet is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

214cm (84.25")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA418112

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS800

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A late 19th century Chinese superb quality profusely carved padouk (or Chinese hardwood) display cabinet.

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This cabinet consists of a superbly carved and pierced shaped pediment to the top with carved Chinese symbols including dragons and exotic fruits & flowers with a carved gadrooned moulded edge below.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Late 19th century Chinese superb quality carved padouk display cabinet — fig 1. Late 19th Century Chinese Superb Quality Carved Padouk Display Cabinet

This leads down to an arrangement of asymmetrical shelves, carved with cherry blossom designs to the edge, the back panels being carved and pierced with various naturalistic landscape scenes with foliate carving and exotic flowers & fruits.

fig 2. Late 19th century Chinese superb quality carved padouk display cabinet — fig 2. Late 19th Century Chinese Superb Quality Carved Padouk Display Cabinet

The supports to the front and back are superbly and profusely carved with dragons and exotic flowers.

The lowers section has a cupboard consisting of two profusely carved doors with original handles and lock, both having a geometric and floral carved border with central panels of carved branches of cherry blossom.

fig 3. Late 19th century Chinese superb quality carved padouk display cabinet — fig 3. Late 19th Century Chinese Superb Quality Carved Padouk Display Cabinet

This leads down to a carved base, with a carved gadrooned moulded edge with a carved and pierced frieze below leading down to four ball and claw feet.

This cabinet is in excellent condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.