MID 19TH CENTURY

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AN CHINESE-EXPORT ROSEWOOD BUREAU BOOKCASE
MID 19TH CENTURY
Divided into two sections, astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelving above fall front with fitted interior, brass carrying handles to sides
82¼ in. (209 cm.) high; 39 in. (99 cm.) wide; 20¼ in. (51.5 cm.) deep

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Sale room notice

Please note that the silver plaque described in this lot is to be sold with lot 653.

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Lot Essay

A similar bureau made for the English market is discussed by Carl Crossman, see page 220, The Decorative Arts of The China Trade, Antique Collectors' Club 2004. Bureau bookcases are among examples made for export in Cantonese workshops, predominately from the 1730's onwards for English, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and later American markets. Designed to be portable, these were constructed with indigenious hardwood timbers, e.g. padouk, rosewood, teak and camphor.

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