A matched pair of Louis XV ormolu-mounted Chinese black lacquer cabinets one circa 1750 and stamped twice I. Dubois, the other bearing the stamps I. Dubois and possibly with alterations.

Property from a Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's New York, May 7, 1983, lot 144

Some minor restorations to marble tops. Old worm damage throughout both cabinets with one showing more extensive damage, especially at the top where there is a 2 inch loss to the upper left corner. Abrasions and cracks to lacquer with some slight lifting especially in areas of cracking on the raised decoration; some chips and scratches to lacquer; chips and losses to interior red paint particularly on the doors; wear, abrasions, and losses to the gilded decoration. One foot mount is missing; oxidation and surface dirt to ormolu mounts.
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