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A HUANGHUALI CHEST AND A SMALL BURLWOOD CHEST QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- huanghuali chest:14.1 by 39.2 by 22.8 cm, 5 1/2 by 15 3/8 by 9 in.burlwood chest: 9.7 by 21.7 by 14.7 cm, 3 7/8 by 8 1/2 by 5 3/4 in.
the huanghuali chest reinforced with metal mounts at each corner extending into ruyi-heads on the hinged cover, the front set with a circular plate with lock receptacles and a ruyi-shaped hasp, the sides flanked by C-shaped handles; the attractively grained burlwood chest constructed with a hinged cover, the front embellished with a metal lock plate and a ruyi-shaped hasp
Provenance
both chests: Collection of John Ault (1923–2014).
burlwood chest: Thomas & Cox, London (label).
burlwood chest: Thomas & Cox, London (label).
Condition
Both boxes with expected surface wear and age cracks. The huanghuali box with later replaced metal mounts on the cover and corners.There are some occasional infills to both boxes.
"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."