Green Chinoiserie Wooden Box, Hand-Painted with Birds and Flowers, c. 1900

Victorian/Edwardian green hand-painted wooden box in Chinoiserie style with black laquer inside. The outside is decorated with a Chinese pheasant and song birds perch amongst blossom and Chrysanthemums, their vibrant red and gold contrasting with the regency green background. Painted in French 18th century style but condition of the paint and the working lock suggest a date around 1900.

Charming box in generally good condition with striking decoration that attracts the eye. Some loss of paint to joints and corners.