Tables & Desks
Documented Antique Chinese Export Chinoiserie Ladies' Sewing Table
$1,500
| Object | Work table (travailleuse) with segmented interior compartments and sliding fabric-bag runner |
|---|---|
| Period | 19th Century (Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1850) |
| Materials | Black lacquer (japanning), hand-painted gold leaf (gilt), and softwood |
| Signature / marks | None (unmarked as is typical; authenticated by mid-century gallery records) |
| Details | Hand-painted gold Chinoiserie court scenes, diaper-pattern borders, a lyre-shaped trestle base, and carved bracket feet |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
| Provenance | Includes the original 1984 invoice from Elie Garzouzi (Rue Clémenceau, Beirut) and a 1982 restoration tag from master ébéniste Hagop Seissian & Co. (Jeitawi, Beirut) |
| Condition | Structurally stable; surface shows heavy, authentic antique wear with prominent edge chips, lacquer flaking, and surface loss |
| Reference | VS-410-2026 |
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