A George II style red Japanned secretary cabinet. The later decoration of chinoiserie and exotica to the exterior and to the fitted interior of the bureau and the cabinet portion. The carcase basically 18th century, with the interiors of both bureau and cabinet altered probably at the time of decoration. Click to see detail picture, see detail of cabinet closed, or see interior of secretary.

Provenance: purchased John Doughty Antiques, San Francisco

Mid 18th century, substantially altered in the early 20th century

98" in height x 44" in width x 22" in depth