- 3509
A 'HUANGHUALI' OCTAGONAL TRAY LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali
of eight-lobed mallow form, the tray carved with thick gently rounded sides resting on a short foot, the interior of the tray modelled with a slightly sunken panel bordered by the lobed sides
Exhibited
Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado, 1997–99.
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. 138-139.
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. 138-139.
Condition
Good condition with insignificant 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
Trays made in precious hardwoods datable to late Ming and early Qing are very rare. This piece with rounded corners is beautifully fashioned.
As few surviving examples of household utensils like trays have survived, it can be deduced that they were more often made in indigenous perishable softwoods and rarely made in precious hardwoods.
As few surviving examples of household utensils like trays have survived, it can be deduced that they were more often made in indigenous perishable softwoods and rarely made in precious hardwoods.