拍品 3008
  • 3008

明末 黃花梨插門式六屜箱

估價
220,000 - 300,000 HKD
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描述

  • huanghuali
of rectangular form, constructed with a removable panel door at the front with a baitong circular lock plate and side lock, above a reticulated baitong shaped door pull suspending from a chrysanthemum-shaped plate, all framed by baitong ruyi-shaped protective plates inset to each corner of the panel, the sides of the box flanked by a pair of rectangular handles, each suspended from a pair of rhombus-shaped plates and resting on one further plate, above a metal fitting with an opening to allow the threading through of a band or string for carriage, the edges of the chest reinforced with baitong strips, the interior housing six drawers, each with a pair of metal pulls

Condition

There are age cracks as expected of late Ming/early Qing furniture. There are bruises at the points where the panel door and drawers open.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

此具插門式六屜箱在傳世品中頗罕見。正面為活動插門式,可裝可卸的插門正中上方有圓形面葉及鎖頭,下裝吊牌及菊花護眼錢,四角安如意形銅片加固。箱子兩側各安長方形提環與三枚菱形護眼錢,其下有銅構件,可供布帶或繩子穿過方便搬運,箱身四周都包銅片加固。所有銅活均為白銅。櫃內設六具抽屜。