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明十七世紀 楠木嵌黃花梨黃楊木四件櫃一對
估價
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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描述
- wood (not rosewood)
of massive rectangular form, in two sections, the upper chest with two square panel doors, the large cabinet with a pair of rectangular panel doors, each inlaid with a sinuous chilong issuing lingzhi within a raised frame of huanghuali wood, the horizontal panel above the plain apron inlaid with a frieze of boxwood latticework of linked ruyi-heads, the interior with a shelf and a pair of short drawers, the upper section with a single shelf (4)
來源
文少勵，香港
Condition
Both cabinets with age appropriate wear, vertical splits to all front and side panels which have been previously consolidated, the mounts are replaced and the interiors have been refinished. One cabinet with two feet tipped and another patched. The other cabinet with a small patch repair to the inner top corner of the front panel and has two feet patched and one foot tipped.
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.
拍品資料及來源
Created in pairs, these massive cabinets with 'hat chests' were designed to convey monumentality and strength. Displayed either adjoining, creating one large mass or separately, their scale alters any sense of proportion rendering other forms quite diminutive.
The present pair is distinguished by the presence of the well-carved and inlaid chilong among lingzhi that dominate the surface. Carved inlay is not often found on Chinese furniture but examples which share the characteristics of this lot are known in huanghuali and in other woods. A cabinet of smaller dimensions of jichimu inlaid nanmu was sold in these rooms 29th November 1994, lot 473. Even more rare is the fact that the pair of cabinets remains en suite with a luohan chuang, lot 209.
The present pair is distinguished by the presence of the well-carved and inlaid chilong among lingzhi that dominate the surface. Carved inlay is not often found on Chinese furniture but examples which share the characteristics of this lot are known in huanghuali and in other woods. A cabinet of smaller dimensions of jichimu inlaid nanmu was sold in these rooms 29th November 1994, lot 473. Even more rare is the fact that the pair of cabinets remains en suite with a luohan chuang, lot 209.