十七/十八世紀 黃花梨方角立櫃一對

each of rectangular box construction with square corners, the pair of doors set with flush baitong hinges and a lock plate, all above a horizontal cusped panel profusely carved with a pair of long-tailed birds amidst scrolling foliage and an apron carved with chilong and ruyi, the sides and reverse with cusped apron, supported on cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet, the interior with two shelves one containing three drawers

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

This fine pair of cabinets are in very good condition with the exception of replaced metalwork, a small patch by the top right door hinge on one cabinet, small nicks to the front edge of the bottom shelf of both and general surface wear commensurate with age.
"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."

本品尺寸碩大，雍雅瑰麗，置於廳房，滿庭生輝。四件櫃、又稱頂箱立櫃，共分成四格，上下各二，成對製造，或相對擺放、或並排於房門左右，或兩櫃之間置一小箱。本品三彎腿秀麗嫻雅，原來應為相對擺放，而非左右並排，主人應為婦女，屬富貴人家。櫃身近足處刻精緻紋飾，更顯櫃身素面板木材自然美態。

觀察此櫃間隔，可知中式衣物收藏習慣。舊時中式衣物，容易摺成長方形狀，層層疊上，方便穿著。衣服正中多有摺痕，亦有數行橫痕，無損美觀。帶牙板之櫃，多含暗格，櫃底置一活板，上提取出，下置飾物或較鮮用之物，本品亦然。

比較一例，尺寸相近，牙條、櫃膛面及框面雕卷草花鳥紋，奉文堂藏，售於香港佳士得2015年6月3日，編號2833；另可比較一紫檀黃花梨例，出自兩依藏，曾展於《風華再現：明清家具收藏展》，國立歷史博物館，台北，1999，頁179。

Fredric Mueller收藏一對黃花梨頂箱立櫃，頂箱完整，牙條、櫃足及圓形金屬合頁均為素面，圖見安思遠，《Chinese Furniture》，圖版130，售於香港佳士得1991年11月27日，編號237；另一單櫃售於紐約蘇富比1991年5月28日，編號376。