173. Henry DASSON
Rare small cabinet or jewel box decorated with panels
in Japanese lacquer hira maki-e and taka maki-e decorated with
gold and silver on black background of mountain landscapes
and pagodas, with birds in flight. It opens thanks to
a pusher hidden by two leaves discovering
seven small drawers and a small door in the center. The
upper part also concealed presents a secret compartment
a secret compartment covered with fabric, the flap
forming a desk.
Each corner has a fluted column with a
composite capital. The tapered and fluted legs
are joined by a strut topped by dolphins
entwined.
Signed on the moulding HENRI DASSON 1879.
Period second half of the 19th century.
112 x 59 x 39 cm.
(A small piece of lacquer detached).
It does not seem that Dasson designed another jewel-band of this
of this model because despite our research, we have not found any other
other identical examples of this small piece of furniture
and refined piece of furniture.
The auction of the furniture and bronze art of the
of Dasson & Cie in 1894 shows the interest that Henry
Dasson's interest in Japanese and Chinese lacquer panels.
China. The sale catalog presents nearly eighty
lots of Japanese lacquerware of all kinds.
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