Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qing Gilt Lacquer Wedding


Chinese Qing Gilt Lacquer Wedding Scholars Cabinet - Chinese gilt decorated red lacquer wedding or scholar's cabinet, Qing dynasty. With carved gilt panels depicting foliate motifs and figural court scenes. Height: 57 1/4 in x width: 37 in x depth: 17 in. Condition: The cabinet is structurally sound and stable. There is separation to the joints, particularly along the top, side, and back panels, and along the interior shelves and drawers. There are some small losses to the carved elements. Some losses to the gilt and pigment throughout. The doors open and close with ease. Some tarnishing to the metal hardware. Light dust accumulated along recessed areas.