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An Edwardian Bamboo and Japanese Lacquer Bookcase
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$950
Live Auction
Collect: Palm Beach
Location
Palm Beach
Description
An Edwardian Bamboo and Japanese Lacquer Bookcase
Manner of Jean-Baptiste Kohn, London, Circa 1910
With lacquer panels and embossed paper.
Height 48 1/2 x width 30 1/2 x depth 13 inches.
This lot is located in Palm Beach.
Condition
The cabinet presents well, is structurally sound and is ready to place. There is some minor overall wear to surfaces as well as a few losses to the inlaid bamboo cockbeaded molding on one side; the panel subsequently is slightly loose. The doors are glazed. All is consistent with age and use.
Provenance
Catalogue Note: Works by Jean-Baptiste Kohn are represented in the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England.