Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Anglo-Chinese Carved Camphor Bureau Campaign Chest-On-Chest

Price realized
$1,107
Pre-sale estimate
$1,000 – $1,500
Hammer price
$900
Category
Dressers, Desks & Vanities
Sold
January 17, 2026
Sale
DAY 2- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION

Lot description

Anglo-Chinese camphor bureau campaign chest/ traveling chest-on-chest, late 19th c., of rounded rectangular form with handles at either side, front facade heavily carved with dragons among auspicious clouds, fitted with three frieze drawers, over drop-front enclosing gilt-embossed leather writing surface, and fitted gallery, over three long drawers, each chest equipped with collapsible brass handles, rising on turned feet, approx 48.75"h, 43.5"w, 20"d

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.