Antique 19th C. Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet

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Antique 19th C. Chinese Large Elmwood Cabinet
An exceptional example of mid-1800s Chinese craftsmanship. Elm construction with dovetail joinery, features a Molded top over two short and two long hinged doors with carved panels featuring figures and a landscape.  Above a lift-out lower panel door with carved dragons flanked by two addition panel doors.  Lower section includes four dovetail drawers and one additional lift-off panel, raised on a shaped skirt and simple square legs.
This cabinet was the title lot in a 1995 Chinese Art and Furniture auction hosted by The Chinese Society of Arts & Culture Improvement at the Montien Hotel in Bangkok.
Older refinishing with wear, some cracked panels, some shrinkage and other minor damage.