- 3643
A LARGE 'HUANGHALI' CHEST QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali
the base constructed as a stand in the form of a large rectangular frame with a raised central section between the short feet, modelled with two uprights on the sides, each flanked by a pair of arched members, the uprights connected by a horizontal handle atop the cabinet, the two front doors hinged with metal straps and further modelled with rectangular metal plates, each with an aperture for the lock receptacle and a loop door pull, the interior with twenty neatly arranged drawers framing a central inverted T-shaped section with a hinged door opening to two hidden compartments
Provenance
Chan Shing Kee, Hong Kong, 1988.
Condition
The present lot has been later altered into a medicine chest. The drawers on the interior and the 'handle' surrounding the exterior of the chest are later additions. There are some minor drying cracks and small areas of retouching in consistent with age.
"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."
"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."