Lot 3526
  • 3526

A 'HUANGHUALI' SADDLE EARLY QING DYNASTY

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description

  • huanghuali
modelled with the front and back arched like two rounded peaks, with two wide flat straps placed in between with its ends attached to the shafts of the carriage, the centre of the front arch carved with a playful Buddhist lion with the front paw on a brocade ball, each of the arched bridges pierced with an opening near the lower part of the centre, fitted with a metal rod with a ring on each end

Exhibited

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. 182-183.

Condition

The saddle has been preserved in good condition with just bruising and small losses to the edges. Other 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."

Catalogue Note

These types of saddles, made of hardwood, were part of the harness fittings of horse drawn carriages. In Beijing, they were called anqiao ('arched bridge'), because of their shape.