Chinese Export Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Taboret, 19th c., the circular inlaid top over a scalloped floral painted skirt, on serpentine floral painted bombe supports to bracket feet joined by a circular stretcher, H.- 19 in., Dia.- 15 1/2 in.

As found. Moderate cracking to veneer is seen throughout the top, with a slight separation going through the center. Supports, stretcher, and feet are seen with similar cracking to the veneer, and some losses to veneer and wood throughout, the largest approximately 2 inches. All supports are seen with a slight separation at the base, and some are seen with a visible residue. Losses to paint and gilt decoration are observed throughout. A nice example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.