Antique Chinoiserie Book Rest, Oriental, Lacquer, Trough, Japanned, Victorian Ray and Miles Neoclassical relief carvings of mermaids

Neoclassical relief carvings of mermaids and water fountains

Max Drawn Length: 60

Fine example in select mahogany with attractive mid-tone pallet

Jamie Spence

Carved in several layers

Antique Chinoiserie Book Rest, Oriental, Lacquer, Trough, Japanned, Victorian Ray and Miles Neoclassical relief carvings of mermaidsOur Stock # 18. 8414 This is an antique Chinoiserie book rest. An Oriental, lacquered trough with Japanned taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful Chinoiserie taste with iconic scenes and decorative touches Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Lacquered hardwood presents deep tonality, accentuated with a golden red palette Glorious shaped ends decorated with Oriental iconography Edge detail with chased geometric