A SMALL HUANGHUALI MEDICINE CABINET 17TH CENTURY

of upright rectangular form surmounted with a humpback-form handle, modelled with a removable front of mitred frame and floating panel construction with a baitong foliate-form escutcheon plate, the interior divided into four long drawers above two rows of shorter drawers, each with further foliate baitong backplates and pulls, the exterior reinforced with baitong mounts to the corners

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 22nd May 1986, lot 412.

As visible in the catalogue photo, the lower right baitong mount is missing. There are expected bruises, minor losses, general surface wear and minor areas of stabilisation.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A similar huanghuali cabinet, catalogued as a seal or cosmetic chest, is illustrated in Gerard Tsang and Hugh Moss, Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Fung Ping Shan Museum, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1986, cat. no. 252.