A George III export lacquer cabinet on later silver gilt stand, cabinet late 18th century, stand 20th century

A George III export lacquer cabinet on later silver gilt stand, cabinet late 18th century, stand 20th century

The upper case enclosed by a pair of paneled doors and chinoiserie decorated with figures in formal river garden landscapes, the sides with insects amongst flowering shrubs, the stand with pierced apron and raised on reticulated square legs joined by X-form stretchers. height 5ft 8in (1.73m); width 44in (1.12m); depth 24in (61cm). Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000

Bonhams. The Severin Wunderman Collection, 6 May 2009. 580 Madison Avenue, New York www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)