- 3524
A 'HUANGHUALI' TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
220,000 - 320,000 HKD
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Description
- Huanghuali
of rectangular form, the edges of the frame moulding inward and downward and ending in a short narrow flat band, resting on two smaller drawers above a longer one at the bottom, each with a raised cusped application, all above a moulded base frame above a constricted band, terminating in a stylised beaded-edged curvilinear apron and four curved legs detailed with foliate motifs at the corners
Exhibited
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 1997-99.
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. 158-159.
Grace Wu Bruce presents Ming Furniture from the Collection of Dr S. Y. Yip, Institute of Contemporary Art, London, 1999.
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. 158-159.
Grace Wu Bruce presents Ming Furniture from the Collection of Dr S. Y. Yip, Institute of Contemporary Art, London, 1999.
Condition
Overall good conditions As expected, there is typical bruising, scratching and minor chips, especially to the underside. Some age shrinkage.
"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
This unusual piece with finely crafted components is most suitable for the storage of stationery and objects of the scholar’s desk.
The moulded edges of the top and base frame, the cusp-shaped applications to the drawer fronts, the superbly shaped legs with carving of leaves at the corners and the deeply curvilinear aprons, all typical features of large scale classic furniture.
The moulded edges of the top and base frame, the cusp-shaped applications to the drawer fronts, the superbly shaped legs with carving of leaves at the corners and the deeply curvilinear aprons, all typical features of large scale classic furniture.