$1,300
French, late 19th to early 20th century. A mahogany and cherry veneered cabinet finished to a high shine with Japanese style decoration from the Belle Epoque era (circa 1873-1914), comprising three breakfront doors and surmounted by a conforming molded cornice, with patinated gilt classical mounts, each side door revealing the striking flame mahogany grain framed by gilt metal stringing with foliate c-scrolls at corners and central inlaid cherry veneered ovals with striking grain, opening to storage space with panels for shelving, the central door decorated with a large painted enamel Japanese-inspired scene in shades of black, green, beige, mauve, taupe, and aquamarine depicting geishas standing within and in the courtyard in front of the terrace of a traditional Japanese building along with musicians, scholars, and gentlemen in fantastical Western interpretations of Asian dress, framed by conforming patinated metal banding, surmounting a lower panel inlaid with striking cherry veneer, the side panels raised on bracket feet with gilt paterae at sides. Approximate height 67.75", width 68.25", depth 18".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-10-18
