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A SMALL HONGMU CABINET AND STAND QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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of stepped shape, the central section with two hinged doors, between two horizontal drawers at the top and another at the base, supported on a separate waisted pedestal stand with splayed cloud-shaped feet, overall deeply carved with dragons amid waves and enclosed by key-fret borders, the sides similarly carved (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 9th October 1987, lot 479a.
Condition
The back panels for the two top drawers are missing. Two upright sections of the back frame have been replaced. There is a chip to one corner of the base. The lowest drawer is missing its metal pull. The surface with wear.
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.