- 3518
'HUANGHUALI' TABLE SHELVES LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
480,000 - 650,000 HKD
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Description
- haunghuali
of rectangular form, comprising two shelves and a top supported by four upright members, constructed with tongue-and-grooved floating panels and mitred joints between the horizontal stretchers and the uprights, further decorated with four recessed aprons bordering the lower shelf
Exhibited
Grace Wu Bruce, Chan Chair and Qin Bench: The Dr S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture II, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1998, pp. 152-153.
Condition
The shelves have been preserved in overall good condition with just minor bruising and surface wear, especially to the edges. Typical shrinkage and age cracks, especially on the underside.
"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
A totally simple design, four uprights with a top and two shelves and four shaped aprons slightly recessed at the base. This piece is suitable for use on table tops as well as on the kang.
This type of Ming furniture design looking totally contemporary is what first drew twentieth century connoisseurs towards the collection and study of Ming furniture.
This piece may look of modern manufacture but there are Ming tale-telling signs: the tongue-and-grooved floating panels; the mitred joints where the horizontal stretchers meet the upright and the lower weight transferring apron. These are all sophisticated construction concepts and executions that are not usually found in modern furniture making.
This type of Ming furniture design looking totally contemporary is what first drew twentieth century connoisseurs towards the collection and study of Ming furniture.
This piece may look of modern manufacture but there are Ming tale-telling signs: the tongue-and-grooved floating panels; the mitred joints where the horizontal stretchers meet the upright and the lower weight transferring apron. These are all sophisticated construction concepts and executions that are not usually found in modern furniture making.