十七/十八世紀 黃花梨官皮箱

the square cornered cabinet with two matching doors, set with baitong hinges and rectangular face plates, opening to reveal a series of eight drawers in four tiers, all supported on a rectangular base, strengthened with baitong mounts to the corners

J.H. Zeeman 博士收藏，Zeeman 博士曾於1954-1957年間在荷蘭駐北京使館擔任臨時代辦一職
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This cabinet is in reasonably good condition, but does have an area of old repair to the right hand door where a 4mm infill of wood has been placed, which has created small gaps to the left hand sides of the hinges. There is a 6cm split to the lower right side and one running under the lower hinge to the left hand side 4.8cm. There is a vertical split to the full length of the left side of the back and a 9cm vertical crack running from the centre. There is also a 15cm by 8mm repair to the top of the back left side and an inserted piece 6mm wide to the back right side. There is a small replaced section of metal mount to the back right corner of the top and an area of the front left mount has come slightly away from the body. One of the small metal drawer pulls to the interior is missing. The surface has a good original patina, but does have some minor scratches.
"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."

楊宗翰教授藏有一相類作例，載於Gustav Ecke所著之《中國花梨家具圖考》，東京，1962年，圖版136，編號108；R.J.C. Hoeppli博士收藏另有一例，尺寸稍大，刊於上述著作，圖版135， 編號107；安思遠收藏尚有一例，尺寸稍大，售於紐約蘇富比2006年3月30日，編號118；靜觀堂舊藏一例，先後兩次於紐約佳士得售出，分別為1997年3月20日（編號8）及2004年9月21日（編號15）。