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A PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' AND MIXED WOOD BOOKCASES LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- huanghuali
of rectangular shape, the cushion molded and beaded members of the frame supporting four shelves, each outlined by an openwork gallery enclosing quatrefoil struts, the middle shelf above a pair of short drawers each carved to the front with a symmetrical ruyi band, the legs joined at the base by beaded shaped spandrels (2)
Provenance
Bonhams San Francisco, 12th-13th October 1999, lot 7123.
Condition
The top panel, lowest shelf, drawer interiors and back panel of both cases are softwood. There has been general consolidation to the joinery and likely replacements of a few rails, various openwork panels, and aprons.There is expected wear, some consolidated splitting, particularly to the feet with one back leg having a filled repair. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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.