- 3506
A LARGE 'HUANGHUALI' FOLDING MIRROR STAND LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
90,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali
the folding mirror stand set up to support a mirror or folded flat when not in use, the lattice panel divided into nine sections by stretchers of various sizes joined together, above a shaped ledge to support a mirror or a book, all below protruding stylised cloud-shaped motifs carved to each end of the top rail
Exhibited
Grace Wu Bruce, Chan Chair and Qin Bench: The Dr S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture II, Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1998, pp. 148-149.
Grace Wu Bruce presents a choice selection of Ming Furniture from the Dr S. Y. Yip collections, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, 2012.
Grace Wu Bruce presents a choice selection of Ming Furniture from the Dr S. Y. Yip collections, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, 2012.
Condition
There is a 5 cm shallow loss to one of the stretchers to the lower section. Other minor bruising and typical surface 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. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Mirror stands are small pieces of furniture on the dressing table for supporting a mirror. Constructed like a lectern, it is also suitable for reading manuscripts. This type of table-top furniture was already seen in Song paintings.