- 1105
A 'HONGMU' DISPLAY CABINET LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Rosewood Dalbergia
of rectangular form comprised of two sections, the upper section with square section members framing a two-door cabinet with glass panels, the interior with a single shelf, the base with a pair of short drawers carved with bats, over two doors each with the 'Hundred Antiques' motif in low relief, the sides with field panels, the square section legs joined by a shaped apron with further flying bats, baitong mounts (2)
Provenance
Collection of Mina Merrill Prindle (1864-1963), Duluth, Minnesota and Pasadena, California, acquired Gerlach's, Pasadena, California, 1921.
Condition
The upper cabinet has general shrinkage to the panels, causing slight misalignment overall; each shelf has a two-panel construction. The base cabinet has noticeable shrinkage to one side panel and a split to the top of that panel; the shrinkage has caused a slight misalignment overall; each shelf has a two-panel construction; the drawer mounts have been reinforced with screws and the drawer base-panels have shrinkage, splits, and unevenness; one top and one bottom hinge are missing their metal pins; the feet have expected chips and splitting. The exterior surfaces are in generally good condition and the hand-blown glass panels are original.
Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.