Canton Export Black Lacquer Work Box On Stand - 19th Century

This gilt black lacquer Chinese export sewing box and stand is a rare find. Made in the early 19th Century,  it is decorated in delicate gilt and black lacquer and made in the typical form with brass swan neck handles. It comes complete with original contents, a removable inner compartment, and three front sliding drawers. These boxes are nearly always separated from their stands and it is almost impossible to find one with its original stand in good condition.

This style of Chinese lacquerware was made in Canton for export to wealthy members of the British Georgian & American upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was made for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century.

These pieces are fragile pieces of history and are usually found damaged especially the tops, however, the condition of this piece is outstanding. This sewing box has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process. There is an old barely visible repair to one of the legs as seen in the product images.

Dimensions:

62 x 42 x 84 (wxdxh cms)

Box Only: 53 x 35 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

References:

A similar example from the collection of Blaine Trump sold at Christies in 2014

Similar examples and further information can be found in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman.

From China

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