George III Chinoiserie Decorated Slant Front Bureau

Circa 1800, deal, pine secondary, original red painted field with raised and gilt decoration featuring birds, hunters and lush landscaped, the hinged lid opens to reveal a divided and drawered interior with two reeded document drawers, the central lower drawer opens to reveal a false bottom secret storage compartment, the case with four graduated flush drawers, shaped bracket foot base, with key.

41 x 33.5 x 19 in.

Original paint with surface wear and scattered losses; shrinkage cracks to lid; interior with adhesive paper; interior right document drawer is stuck.