A 'HUALI' AND MIXED-WOOD OPENWORK COMPOUND CABINET 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

the rectangular frame with square corners, inset on three sides with latticework panels of small squares comprised of joined molded edge rectangular members, a pair of doors to the front, the interior fitted with two shelves, the back with solid softwood panels, the conforming upper section similarly constructed, the interior plain (2)

Collection of Jane and Markus Chaplain, California.

The top, back, base and shelf panels are all softwood. The back panel of the top chest has a long vertical split. The cabinet with general consolidation and minor repairs and replacements (particularly to the latticework). There is shrinkage to the spandreled aprons and a short split to the front apron.The surface with expected wear consistent with age and use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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