Important and rare JAPANESE lacquer cabinet opening... Lot 180

Important and rare JAPANESE lacquer cabinet opening to two leaves revealing ten drawers. Decorated on the top, sides, doors and interior with lacustrian villages, bouquets of flowers and vases on a black background. Chased and gilded bronze handles, keyholes and corners. Late 17th - early 18th century. (Restorations of use). Console legs in carved gilt wood with a dark patina. The front crosspiece is perforated with a large apron, resting on cambered legs decorated with scrolls, bunches of flowers and acanthus leaves. English work from the 18th century. Dimensions : Cabinet - Height : 72 cm : 72 cm Width : 91,2 cm Depth : 50,4 cm - Console - Height : 84,2 cm Width : 91,2 cm 84,2 cm Width : 111,2 cm Depth : 61 cm. Provenance : Sold by Madeleine Anxoine antique dealer on February 1st 1979 in Tours, then kept in the same family. Expert : M. Xavier de CLERVAL : 06.42.03.33.23.