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"Cabinet of Blue Lacquer, Decorated with Silver and Gold"

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1914-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303697

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Description

Design drawing titled "Cabinet of Blue Lacquer Decorated with Silver and Gold" rendered in watercolor, metallic ink and pencil. Front view is shown. Short rectangular Chinese Chippendale-style cabinet has top with molded edge; one shallow drawer with two bail handles; case with two side-hinged doors; shaped skirt; and four short cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Entire surface is covered with blue paint and/or lacquer. Cabinet doors have a painted Asian scene which includes a pagoda, birds and trees; other painted motifs are on drawer front, skirt and legs. Painted decoration is partially done in gold or silver. Title is handwritten on front; several handwritten dimensions are faintly visible on back. Embossed on lower left edge is: "Irving and Casson - / A. H. Davenport Co. / Boston - New York."

Details

Descriptive Terms

cabinets (case furniture)
Chinese Chippendale
lacquer (coating)
renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Physical Description

1 watercolor rendering (14 5/8 x 9 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

Date of Acquisition

1994

Reference Code

CC011.001.001.002.001.003

Record Details

Originator

Irving & Casson - A. H. Davenport Co. (Designer)

Material Type

renderings (drawings)
design drawings

Description Level

Item

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