FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE SHANXI LACQUERED ELM WOOD COMPOUND CABINET CHINA 19TH C

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Auctions is pleased to offer for sale a gorgeous antique Chinese Qing dynasty lacquered and painted elm wood Compound Cabinet or Wardrobe.
Chinese cabinets were functional objects as well as works of art and came in various shapes, sizes, forms, often in pairs symbolizing double-happiness. Their earliest form can be traced as far back as 433.B.C.
They were designed to contain clothes, everyday items and sometimes included secret compartments for storing valuables, and were often decorated with paintings, which would also offer clues about the use within a Chinese household. Such pieces were distinguished by the beauty of the material and the simplicity of form reduced to flowing smooth lines and simple, extremely well constructed joinery, where form and function would combine with beauty and practicality in a way that is so characteristic of all Chinese antique furniture. This particularly fine compound cabinet has two doors and a top trunk, and features a traditional painted Chinese landscape with auspicious symbols, which indicates that this rare and highly collectible piece would have been part of a wedding dowry from an important and wealthy family. The cabinet measures 44 inches in length by 20 inches deep by 87 inches in height (111.7 cm by 50.8 cm by 221 cm). It is in very good used condition, with wear consistent to a dating from the mid-19th century. It would form a centerpiece in any collection of Chinese antiques and furniture. Importantly, it is an intact, original piece, with a fine provenance, coming from an important U.S. Midwest collection. This is a rare and beautiful piece, excellent for today’s décor, and a unique opportunity for a collector of fine antique furniture to adorn either an office or home, while savoring the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Chinese civilization.
It is available either as a single cabinet or more importantly as a pair (see separate listing), which as indicated is a symbol of double-happiness.
Additional images are available by request, and can usually be provided within 1 business day.
Standard international freight shipping is NOT included for this item.
Please inquire for freight quote, which will include custom crating and packaging, and International freight to your closest port, business or residential address. Additional shipping options, such as freight forwarding or white glove service can be added upon request.
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