Lot 240
  • 240

Coffret en zitan, guanpixiang Dynastie Qing

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description

  • Zitan wood, metal
le couvercle aux angles adoucis formant un grand compartiment, avec un fermoir en tête de ruyi sur une plaque circulaire, au-dessus de deux ventaux s'ouvrant par des ferrures à prises en double-carpes stylisées découvrant quatre tiroirs de différentes tailles, les côtés ornés d'anses semi-sphériques en métal, base rectangulaire entretoisée d'époque postérieure

Provenance

With Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, New York.
Acquired from Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, New York, 13th September 1975.

Condition

There appears to be some occasional repairs or minor alterations as can be expected with this type of furniture with some small filled in areas showing on the sides‎. The bottom rail is pierced on the sides. The hardwood supporting stand is modern and associated to the piece.
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