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A HUANGHUALI AND MIXED WOOD THREE-DRAWER COFFER (LIANSANCHU) QING DYNASTY
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- HUANGHUALI
the rectangular top with panels set in a mitered frame, over shaped spandrels flanking three drawers with applied incised scrolled arches and circular brass lockplates with bail handles, over a wide bisected skirt and plain apron, the splayed legs of rectangular section
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 10th - 11th April 1986, lot 407.
Shirley Day Ltd., London.
Shirley Day Ltd., London.
Condition
There is some slight shrinkage of the top boards. Some of the elements have filled tenons indicating the reuse of old timber. Three out of the four legs are comprised of more than one piece of wood; one leg is solid. The coffer is made from different types of woods and huanghuali as is typical of the form.
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.