清十八世紀 黃花梨圓角櫃一對

each with panelled rectangular top and round corner posts enclosing the pair of doors opening from the central stile, all above the plain narrow apron and short legs, baitong fittings, the interior with a shelf containing two drawers

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

The pair of cabinets are in good condition with the exception of replaced metalwork, one cabinet with possibly replaced front top rail, centre post and a patch to the top of the left door frame, the other cabinet with a small patch to the top rear right corner, and both with minor surface scratches and wear commensurate with age.
"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.
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此櫃形線條清雅，尺寸多樣，用途靈活，乃中式家具當中最受歡迎之櫃形之一，屬經典式樣。門框起線，裝飾簡潔，彰顯材質木紋及色澤天然美態。Sarah Handler論述，此類櫃亦作陳設高古銅器、玉器及細小器物，亦置書籍衣物等，詳見《Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture》，柏克萊，2001年，頁254。

比較一對例，尺寸較小，售於紐約蘇富比1987年4月25日，編號557；另見一黃花梨、癭木及硬木例，出自賽克勒博士信託收藏，售於紐約蘇富比2009年9月16日，編號 6；再比一對黃花梨鑲楸木圓角櫃， 屬Hoppenot伉儷故藏，售於香港佳士得2012年11月28日，編號2017。