maitland-smith-chinoiserie-secretary-bookcase
Lot 326
Maitland Smith, Chinoiserie Secretary Bookcase
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 20th century, two part form, all over red lacquer with gilt and black painted decoration, double bonnet pediment with removable finials, the upper case with two hinged shaped panel doors with black lacquered and gilt interior finished with pigeon holes and (13) drawers, (2) document drawers and (2) hinged panel doors, with two candle slides, the lower case with a hinged slant front lid opening to reveal a black lacquered and painted interior with pigeon holes, (4) drawers, (4) document drawers, hinged prospect door, sliding storage panel, the case with two over two drawers on turned feet, labeled.

87 x 41 x 25 in.

Private collection, Durham, North Carolina

Overall good usable condition; the upper case with edge chips to the waist molding at the sides; the slant lid molding with some surface wear to the top edge; scuffs to the base trim.