Group of Chinese export furniture
Chinese furniture brought here from China around 1936, was appraised at 30,000$ in the early 70s
desk—44”x38x18 Chair—35x14x17”
Acquired from my grandfather who purchased these items in Shanghai around 1936. Have other Chinese antiques
Inherited
Yes
Hi Stephen,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An assembled group of Chinese export lacquer japanned furniture
late 19th/early 20th Century
Comprising:
two small occasional tables [dimensions?] - each $150-250
a fall front desk/cabinet (44 inches high, 38 inches wide, 18 inches deep] - $400-600
a relief carved blanket chest [dimensions?] - $250-350 or $300-500 depending on size
a side chair [35 inches high, 15 inches wide, 17 inches deep] - $125-175
CONDITION: all appear to be in generally good condition; value assumes no break, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1075/1150-1525/1775*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Chair is 35x15x17
I've amended the chair dimensions; if you can get me the dimensions of the small tables and the blanket chest, that will complete this appraisal.
Thanks; if you can provide me with the dimensions of the blanket chest I can fine-tune the overall estimate for the group