Cabinet laqué or et vermillon d'époque Régence

à décor chinoisant, figurant des personnages sur fond de paysage ; ouvrant à deux vantaux découvrant sept tiroirs ; serrure, charnières et poignées en laiton doré et gravé ; sur un piètement de style Louis XV ; (traces de fixation antérieures sur les tiroirs ; petits manques)

Illustration is quite accurate, even though the gilding is actually less shiny. Good overall condition. The varnish would benefit from a cleaning (stains and dust): it has been slightly retouched in places (old restorations). The colours are brighter on the drawers inside. Traces of woodworm holes in places, particularly on the two front doors (a small wood loss on the upper edge of the left front door). However, the structure is sound and sturdy. Fine gilt brass mounts with a nice chasing (traces of previous knobs on the drawers inside). As said in the catalogue, the stand is of later date (some chips on the edges). Attractive piece of furniture with a very fine varnish decoration, full of lovely details.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Le décor de ce cabinet est caractéristique de la production des vernisseurs parisiens sous la Régence. Le musée de la Laque à Munster possède un coffret à perruque laqué or et vermillon, daté des années 1720, orné de personnages orientaux dans un paysage de fantaisie (Monika Kopplin, European Lacquer, Munich, 2010, pp. 110-113) : ce coffret présente une grande parenté stylistique avec notre cabinet, notamment dans la manière de représenter insectes, végétaux et architectures. Une nature morte, conservée au Musée des Arts Décoratifs à Paris et datant de la même époque, figure une étagère décorée d'une technique similaire, présentant des porcelaines d'Extrême-Orient.

A French red and gold lacquer cabinet, Régence, on a later stand