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清十八/十九世紀 黃花梨紅木方角四件櫃一對
估價
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- huanghuali wood
each huanghuali-veneered cabinet of rectangular form, comprising a smaller top chest resting on a larger bottom one, the top cabinet of mitre, mortise, tenon, tongue-and-grooved flush floating-panel construction with four square uprights, the bottom cabinet similarly constructed with rectangular floating panels set within a narrow frame, the side panels on both the top and bottom cabinets of the same mitre, mortise, tenon, tongue-and-grooved, flush, floating-panel construction, all above plain spandrel aprons, the doors with baitong circular hinges, the central circular plates with three openings for the lock receptacles and shaped door pulls
Condition
Two legs of one cabinet particularly worn. The other with an area of repair (approx. 16 x 3cm) to one side. There are some repairs around the corners and along the edges to both. The lower panels to both cabinets have been repaired and replaced and there are various repairs to the veneer to areas of the front of each cabinet. The upright sides of the hat boxes are hardwood and not huanghuali and the door panels are solid huanghuali. There is some replacement to the aprons and all the metalwork is replaced.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
四件櫃一般成對擺設，置廳房側壁，成四正方角。四件櫃分立櫃頂箱二格，下置立櫃，體積龐大，儲長衫大衣；上置頂箱，放飾物或較鮮用之物，存取須設梯蹬踏。
類似作例一件，圖載於王世襄《明式家具珍賞》，倫敦，1986年，圖版148。一對作例刊載於安思遠《中國家具：明清硬木家具實例》，紐約，1970年，圖版132。Henri Vetch夫人收藏存另一對例，圖載於Gustav Ecke著，《中國花梨家具圖考》，拉特蘭，1962年，編號101，圖版125。另有一對四件櫃，比本品略大，出自費立哲神父珍藏，售於紐約蘇富比2016年3月15日，編號42。