- 3513
A 'HUANGHUALI' CYLINDRICAL BOX EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali
the cylindrical box carved to simulate the nodes of a bamboo shoot, the flat top of the cover with a narrow straight-edged rim above a thumb-moulded border along the base, the circular wall of the cover similarly thumb-moulded, the two sections separated by a raised edge carved with a sharp line, the interior with a plain removable cylindrical ring enclosing the hollow column of the base, the latter modelled with a U-shaped opening and two small notches at the top where the cylindrical ring may fit
Provenance
Collection of Professor Michael Martin, Hong Kong.
Exhibited
The Dr S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture, The Macao Museum of Art, Macau, 2003.
Grace Wu Bruce, Feast by a wine table reclining on a couch: The Dr S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture III, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2007, pp. 180-181.
Grace Wu Bruce, Feast by a wine table reclining on a couch: The Dr S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture III, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2007, pp. 180-181.
Condition
There are small areas of consolidation to the foot, and minute areas of restoration to bruises to the fragile edges. Minor surface wear and scratches.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The design of this piece is quite intricate. In addition to the cylindrical ring being able to be fitted to the base column, the base may also be stacked on top of the cover, as its bottom is hollow and neatly encloses the narrow straight-edged rim of the top of the cover. The box is suitable for use as an oil lamp as one can place a porcelain or a small pewter dish inside the hollow column of the base.