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A George II Red & Gilt-Japanned Secretaire Cabinet, c.1730 (japanned wood)
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A George II Red & Gilt-Japanned Secretaire Cabinet, c.1730 (japanned wood)
7798086 A George II Red & Gilt-Japanned Secretaire Cabinet, c.1730 (japanned wood) by English School, (18th century); 230x103x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated overall with Chinese pagodas and architectural complexes, figures hunting and at leisure, landscapes, foliage, animals and birds, the arched broken cavetto cornice centred by a small pedestal surmounted by a turned flaming finial, above a pair of arched cupboard doors inset with mirror-plates and engraved brass escutcheons, enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon-holes surrounding a central cupboard door inset with a mirror-plate and flanked by fluted pilasters, the fall-front bureau opening to reveal a similar arrangement above a sliding panel revealing a compartment, on two short and two long graduated drawers, above a waved apron, on bun feet, the left mirror plate probably original but re-silvered, the right plate replaced, decoration refreshed); Photo © Christie's Images
Media ID 33092018
© © Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Cabinet Georgian Era 1714 1837
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This stunning print captures the exquisite beauty of a George II Red & Gilt-Japanned Secretaire Cabinet, crafted in England during the 18th century. The cabinet, made from japanned wood, stands at an impressive size of 230x103x60 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The intricate design of this piece is truly captivating. Adorned with Chinese pagodas, architectural complexes, figures engaged in hunting and leisurely activities, landscapes teeming with foliage, animals and birds - every inch of this cabinet tells a story. The arched broken cavetto cornice takes center stage, featuring a small pedestal topped by a turned flaming finial. Opening the pair of arched cupboard doors reveals mirror-plates inset with engraved brass escutcheons. Inside lies an arrangement of drawers and pigeon-holes surrounding a central cupboard door adorned with another mirror-plate and flanked by fluted pilasters. Further exploration leads to the fall-front bureau that unveils yet another similar arrangement above a sliding panel concealing yet another compartment. Supported on bun feet and boasting two short and two long graduated drawers above a waved apron - this secretaire cabinet exudes elegance from top to bottom. While some elements have been refreshed over time such as re-silvering one mirror plate and replacing another - its overall decoration remains enchanting. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured the essence of this masterpiece through their photography expertise. This print serves as both an homage to English craftsmanship during the Georgian era as well as an invitation for viewers to appreciate its timeless beauty.
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