- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 44A:
Description
Chinese lacquer wedding cabinet featuring a rectangular black-painted frame and three drawers below two central doors. The orange-red door panels are hand-painted with floral still-life arrangements including vases and peaches. The drawers are finished in a green ground with scrolling red flower motifs. The door pulls are mounted to circular metal backplates cast with characters in the style of a Shunzhi Tongbao coin. The interior contains one shelf, and a retailer label for Mohr & McPherson is located on the interior of the right door. 32 3/4" H x 50" W x 16 1/4" D.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The piece exhibits a heavily distressed finish throughout, consistent with an antiqued or aged treatment. Extensive lacquer loss, flaking, and alligatoring is visible across all exterior surfaces, particularly on the top and black-lacquered frame. The painted panels show significant surface wear and losses to the pigment. The interior and reverse show natural wood grain with age-related wear, staining, and scattered abrasions. Metal hardware shows moderate oxidation and patina.
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