A small Chinese export calamander framed chest on stand circa 1900, with ceramic panel doors and drawers decorated with birds and flowers, with brass bound corners, 61cm wide, 36cm deep, 76cm high
Provenance:The Estate of Jemima Pitman (1930-2025)
The Private World of John Singer Sargent
15 September 2026
Sold for £300
A small Chinese export calamander framed chest on stand circa 1900, with ceramic panel doors and drawers decorated with birds and flowers, with brass bound corners, 61cm wide, 36cm deep, 76cm high
The Estate of Jemima Pitman (1930-2025)
The Private World of John Singer Sargent
15 September 2026
Lower long porcelain fronted drawer is extensively restored with yellowing & restuck rim chip. The panel is coming away from the drawer front and needs restoration.
The tile panel of rectangular form with huts and mountains is cracked and restored and is also yellowing. This doesn't fit particularly well.
Long rectangular drawer with birds perched on prunus. This is cracked across and with a restored rim chip. It is discoloured.
Some wear overall.
The white metal mounts are lacking some of their fixings and one corner is lacking a mount. Some small old worm holes at back. There is a split to one side nd a smaller split to the other side. Some typical wear and water marks to top and minor scuffing at edges. One back panel is loose.
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Auction: The September Auctions, 15th Sep, 2026
Viewing
Sunday 13th September
10am - 4pm
Monday 14th September
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