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A RARE HUANGHUALI 'KUI DRAGON' COUCH-BED, LUOHANCHUANG MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |
估價
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 HKD
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描述
- overall 71.9 by 201.2 by 122.7 cm, 28 1/4 by 79 1/2 by 48 1/4 in.
of elegant proportions, the rectangular seat frame of standard mitre, mortise and tenon construction with a soft matted seat, the rounded edge of the seat frame moulded downwards and inwards into a narrow flat band, resting on a short straight waist and a beaded-edged apron carved with archaistic kui dragons, the apron further continuing into thick legs terminating in incurved hoof feet, all below the shaped back and arms with subtly sloping ends bordered with raised bands, the arms superbly carved in low relief on both sides with kui dragons with sinuous bodies, some accented with scrollwork, the design skilfully echoed on the front of the back panel
Condition
The bed is in good overall condition. There is a small area of restoration to the base of the right panel, and the shorter ends of the mortise-and-tenon back panel have been replaced.
"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."