Japanese-Style Carved Wooden Display Cabinet

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Important Japanese-Style Carved Wooden Display Cabinet

Far Eastern Work, Late 19th Century – Japonisme Period

A spectacular Asian-inspired display cabinet, … Read more Important Japanese-Style Carved Wooden Display Cabinet

Far Eastern Work, Late 19th Century – Japonisme Period

A spectacular Asian-inspired display cabinet, richly carved from exotic wood with a beautiful brown patina.

This exceptional piece testifies to the fascination with the Far East that characterized European decorative arts at the end of the 19th century.

The overall design evokes an Asian pavilion with its tall, openwork pagoda topped with tiered roofs and surmounted by a fantastical animal.

The piece is lavishly decorated with high-relief carvings depicting imperial dragons, stylized plants, bunches of grapes, birds, and symbolic motifs inspired by Chinese iconography.

The upper section features a glass-fronted display case for exhibiting precious objects, while the middle section combines a carved door decorated with a dragon and an open compartment.

An openwork side shelf and a lower tier complete this particularly elaborate composition.

with its high-quality craftsmanship, imposing size, and rich decoration, this piece of furniture is a spectacular decorative element suitable for a prestigious interior, a cabinet of curiosities, or a collection devoted to Japonisme and the arts of the Far East.

Condition

Good overall condition.

Some wear and minor restorations consistent with age.

Original glass pane present.

Sound and stable structure.

Period

Late 19th century, circa 1880-1900.

Style

Japonisme – Chinoiserie – Far East.

Dimensions
Height: 226 cm
Width: 100 cm
Depth: 52 cm See less