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A pair of sloping-stile wood hinged hardwood cabinets on stands,…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
27-Oct-2015
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Description:
A pair of sloping-stile wood hinged hardwood cabinets on stands, late 19th/20th century, (2) probably of zitan, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of carved openwork doors with dragon medallions on a pierced ground of florettes, above smaller panels of dragons pursuing flaming pearls, and plain panels below, the decoration repeated on both sides, the doors separated by a removable central stile opening to reveal a single shelf, supported on the four main stiles joined by shaped aprons below, the separate stand with a lip-edged top above two drawers and a shelf below, the four slightly splayed legs joined by shaped aprons, fitted with baitong lock, lock plates and bail handles, (2), 171.5 cm high, 82 cm wide, 44 cm deep, Show Catalogue Notes, Catalogue Notes, An undecorated huanghuali cabinet on stand of similar form dated to the 16th/17th century was exhibited in Hong Kong, The Dr. S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture, Hong Kong 1991 Cat. No. 49
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Category:
Oriental: Furniture