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A HUANGHUALI MIRROR STAND (WUPINGFENGSHI JINGTAI) QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Wood
- Height 28 in; Width 21 1/4 in; Depth 13 in
the top with curved crestrail surmounted by a flaming pearl and terminating in dragon head finials, above five shaped and beaded frames enclosing openwork panels of graduated height, the center panel with qilin on rockwork and a bird amidst a floral meander of leafy peony blossoms, the panels to either side depicting a bird perched on a flowering plant, the remaining side panels each with a flowering bough and the front panels with blossoming prunus, the front set with five drawers carved with flowering prunus above shaped and beaded aprons carved with further conjoined leafy scroll on the front, the whole supported on short cabriole legs terminating in scroll-form feet
Condition
The case is in overall good condition There are possible replacements to some panels and drawers. The surface with expected wear and consolidation.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.