A Chinese Export black lacquered bureau early 18th century

in three sections, the whole decorated with exotic landscape scenes, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior of four drawers and pigeonholes above ten drawers,  with a shaped apron, on cabriole legs

Christopher Clarke Antiques, The Fosse Way, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire 1990. 

Good general condition. The decoration has been refreshed however there are minor chips throughout. The lacquering is lifting in places particularly on the left hand side of the flap and on the three drawers below the flap. The right hand side of the desk is creasing slightly with a thin crack and some consequent minor losses to the lacquer. For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
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