Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bow Front Corner Cabinet

This is a vintage Chinese-style bow front corner cabinet, often referred to as a dry bar or accent cabinet, finished in a high-gloss black lacquer. The piece features intricate hand-painted golden architectural and landscape motifs, complimented by high-relief Chinoiserie figures carved from soapstone or mother-of-pearl (applied in the 'hardstone' style). The central imagery depicts female figures in traditional attire set against a background of weeping willows, tiered pagodas, and mountainous terrain. The doors are secured with a decorative, oversized brass butterfly or ruyi-style escutcheon and drop-pull hardware. The cabinet rests on a short, scalloped apron with bracket-style feet. Its construction suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century origin, likely produced for the export market in the 1960s or 1970s. The lacquer finish shows significant surface depth but displays visible dust, light scratches, and some potential crazing or dulling on the top surface. The hardstone figures appear intact, though minor edge wear is common in such pieces. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality decorative export furniture, utilizing traditional joinery and mixed media applications to create a three-dimensional visual effect.