A GOOD PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' SQUARE-CORNER CABINETS (FANGJIAO GUI) 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

each with a pair of single-board, floating panel doors fitted flush where they meet the frame, mounted with baitong hinges, a lockplate, pin and square pull handles, between the two single board horizontal panels above and below, with square corner posts, all above a carved foliate scrolling floral apron in the front, the sides with straight aprons, the interior with two shelves, one containing a pair of drawers with brass pull handles (6)

There are losses to the side panel of one cabinet. There are also some losses and nicks to the side of the door of the other cabinet. One cabinets legs have minor restoration. Some very minor restoration to the panels.
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.
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This form is a standard among Chinese storage furniture, yet it is common to find some variation, such as the inclusion of a central stile, carved aprons, or a panel below the doors. A pair of huanghuali square-corner cabinets attributed to the mid-18th century, with no apron and of slightly smaller proportions, from The Gandolf Geis Collection of Fine Classical Furniture, was sold at Christie's New York, 18th September 2003, lot 69. See also a huanghuali pair attributed to the 17th century, with an uncarved shaped apron and slightly taller than the present example, in the Dr. S. Y. Yip Collection and later sold at Christie's New York, 20th September 2002, lot 41.