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A HUANGHUALI THREE-DRAWER ALTAR COFFER (LIANSANCHU) QING DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Wood
- Height 33 1/2 in; Width 73 in; Depth 19 1/4 in
the rectangular top with two panels enclosed in a mitered frame and set with everted flanges to either short end, over shaped spandrels flanking three drawers, each framed with a scrolling-edge panel, over a wide bisected panel and plain spandreled apron supported on splayed legs of rectangular section with beading to the inside edge, the circular brass lockplates with bail handles
Exhibited
Classical Chinese Wood Furniture, San Francisco Craft and Folk Museum, San Francisco, 1992, cat. no. 11.
Condition
The coffer is in overall good condition. The front rectangular panels each has a narrow spliced strip added to the base, perhaps due to shrinkage. The drawers are fronted with huanghuali - the interiors are soft wood. The side and back panels and back spandrels are also soft wood. The back apron is missing and the groove has been filled. The surface with expected wear and some splitting and filled repairs to spandrels and feet.
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.