A highly refined Dutch Chinoiserie pinewood black and gold lacquered cabinet on stand
Holland, late 17th century
H. 197 x W. 154 x D. 52 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, Bordeaux
The heightened decorations in gold on this cabinet are most certainly unique and of astonishing quality. The front of the cabinet arguably has been painted by the master of the workshop, whereas the sides of the cabinet, showing more sober sprays of flowers, were presumably painted by a (very skilled) apprentice.
Probably made in large quantities, only a very small number of these cabinets in their original condition have survived, as they are basically paintings that are to be used. They were often sanded down, and/or overpainted in the 19th century, when Chinoiserie became in vogue again.
H. 197 x W. 154 x D. 52 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, Bordeaux
The heightened decorations in gold on this cabinet are most certainly unique and of astonishing quality. The front of the cabinet arguably has been painted by the master of the workshop, whereas the sides of the cabinet, showing more sober sprays of flowers, were presumably painted by a (very skilled) apprentice.
Probably made in large quantities, only a very small number of these cabinets in their original condition have survived, as they are basically paintings that are to be used. They were often sanded down, and/or overpainted in the 19th century, when Chinoiserie became in vogue again.
