A Pair of Chinese Lacquered and Hardstone Inlaid Cabinets

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), early to mid 19th century, each with two hinged cabinet doors of black lacquer surface inlaid with jade, lapis, cinnabar and possibly other semi precious stones depicting ladies within a pavilion courtyard under pine and parasol trees, with a large center bronze mount and similar hinges with laced medallion shape, borders with gilt and mother-of-pearl geometric design, front shaped skirt and side panels decorated with birds and flowers, shelved interior with red paint.

49.5 x 33.5 x 15 in.

Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

Lacquer with expected crazing; some small chips throughout, one each to top of right door edge; several areas of hardstone loss.

$1,000 - 2,000