Lot 3006
  • 3006

A LARGE HUANGHUALI FOLDING MIRROR STAND LATE MING – EARLY QING DYNASTY

Estimate
220,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description

  • huanghuali
the very large folding mirror stand set up to support a mirror or folded flat when not in used, the mirror support framework divided into sections by two stretchers, the frame and stretchers with moulded edges, a double convex surface and a wide grooved band in the centre, the central register with a stylised lotus-leaf shaped support for the mirror, further decorated with a metal mount with ruyi scrolls and florets, all resting on a back support, the four corners of the frame and base reinforced with huangtong mounts detailed with ruyi-shaped motifs

Condition

As visible in the catalogue photo there are bruises and chips to the edges. Other general surface wear. Metalwork possibly replaced.
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Catalogue Note

Mirror stands are small pieces of furniture on the dressing table for supporting a mirror. Constructed like a lectern, they are also suitable for reading manuscripts. This type of table top pieces of furniture was already seen in Song paintings.

See a very similar but smaller example from the Robert Hatfield Ellsworth collection, sold at Christie's New York, 18th March 2015, lot 111.