拍品 42
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清十八/十九世紀 黃花梨圓角櫃

估價
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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描述

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the projecting top frame set on four rounded corner posts accented with squared moulding in the inner edges, securing a pair of wood-hinged doors, with simple straight aprons with rounded spandrels at the corners just above the feet, with a rectangular lock-plate and set with rectangular door-pulls

來源

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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Condition

There is slight warpage to the front plank of the top and there is some shrinkage to the planks to the doors and a vertical 11cm long crack to the left hand side oft the right door. There are three small areas of repair to the right hand side (4cm by 2.5cm, 5cm by 2.5cm and 2.5cm by 3cm) and some shrinkage to the lower area of the panels of the same side. There is a small area of repair and a vertical split (4cm) where the side panels meet to the left hand side. There is a small chip to the front edge of the door rail (5mm by 1.3cm) and scuff marks where the doors have opened and closed. The interior shelves are most likely later replacements.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

本品為中國家具典例之一,裝飾簡潔,圓角櫃頂更凸顯出木料與色澤的天然美感。Sarah Handler在2001年Berkeley出版的《中國古典家具的光輝》第254頁中談到,此類櫃應曾用於儲存一系列物品如青銅器、玉器、小型器皿、書籍與衣物等。

參見一黃花梨對例,售於倫敦蘇富比2015年11月11日,編號13;George P. Bickford舊藏另有一對例,售於紐約蘇富比1986年4月10/11日,編號374;安思遠收藏有一單櫃,載於《中國家具,明代及清代早期硬木典例》,紐約,1971年,圖版123,售於紐約佳士得2015年3月18日,編號170。