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Furniture — Oriental - Sotheby's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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Furniture
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| *** | A Huanghuali round-cornered tapering cabinet Yuanjiaogui, late Qing dynasty, with a rounded protruding rectangular top supported on slightly splayed, rounded corner posts, the side panels and pair of pin-hinged doors with rounded moulded frames and fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali square table Qing dynasty, the flush panelled top within a beaded edge mitred frame, the moulded edge above a recessed waist and straight beaded apron carved on each side with a pair of confronted dragons in relief, continuing to four… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi Qing dynasty, (2), each with a rounded crestrail composed of five joined members applied with four metal bands, and set on straight back posts centred with a plain rectangular S-form splat, supported… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing Dynasty, (2), each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail set on straight back posts with beaded shaped flanges, centred with a slightly arched rectangular splat carved with a ruyi -shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood corner leg side table, Tiaozhuo, with a rectangular floating panelled top set within a standard mortise and tenon moulded frame above a short recessed waist, the plain apron extending to the corner legs of square section… | *** |  |
| *** | A zitan recessed leg table, Pingtouan, 19th/20th century, the rectangular single board floating panel top with moulded edge above a beaded apron and cloud-shaped spandrels, joined to the slightly splayed recessed legs of circular section, and with two… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back arm chairs, Quanyi, (2), each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail set on straight back posts with beaded shaped flanges, centred with a slightly arched rectangular splat pierced with a ruyi -shaped dragon… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali 'comb back' spindle bench Qing Dynasty the spindle back and arms rising from a rectangular seat with inset panel, above a galleried apron, the corner legs joined at the base by stretchers, the wood with attractive golden patina 94 cm high, 99… | *** |  |
| *** | A Ming-style huanghuali and hardwood round corner tapered cabinet Yuanjiaogui, 19th/20th century, the rounded protruding top with a recessed single panel within the mitred frame, set on slightly splayed rounded corner posts housing well figured matching… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of huanghuali Qing-style armchairs, Quanyi, and a side table, 20th century, each chair with a rounded crestrail set on straight front and back posts, flanked by shaped beaded edge spandrels and tapering side posts, the out-scrolled terminals carved… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work, Qing dynasty of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each slightly recessed within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed with vertical spindles on the sides, back… | *** |  |
| *** | A mother of pearl inlaid huanghuali plank top pedestal table, Jiaji'an Qing dynasty, the thick plank top decorated around the edges with mother of pearl flower sprays and florettes, supported on two separate similarly decorated square-cornered pedestals,… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved huanghuali and hardwood pedestal desk, 20th century, the wood with attractive grain and colour, the rectangular flush panelled top within a broad mitred frame, set at the front with four drawers, each carved with pairs of archaic-style dragons in… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood round-corner openwork cabinet, 20th century, of rectangular form, the rounded protruding top set on corner posts housing a pair of removable lattice work doors within a moulded frame, fitted at the centre with metal plates and… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual huanghuali barrel stool Qing dynasty, the top with a flush burlwood panel within the four section frame with scalloped edge, the deeply lobed sides tapering to the base supported on five short projecting feet, 42 cm high. Provenance. Tomlinson… | *** |  |
| *** | An embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen each panel of rectangular shape embroidered on the black silk ground with birds beside flowering plants and trees, one with a pair of cranes beside bamboo and a magnolia tree, another with pairs of peacocks… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali spindle back bench, 20th century, the slightly arched back rail and arms with pierced roundels above the vertical spindles, a medallion of two chilong carved in relief in the centre of the back, all above the rectangular recessed panelled… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood openwork round-corner two part cabinet, 20th century, of rectangular form, the rounded protruding top set on corner posts housing a pair of doors, the doors and sides formed of three tiers of vertical spindles separated by two… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali medicine chest, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, resting on a raised base with baitong corner mounts, the two front doors opening to reveal a central two door compartment above a long drawer at the base and below a central drawer,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved hardwood mother of pearl and 'dreamstone' marble inlaid armchairs and a pair of side tables, early 20th century, (4), (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, each chair of ruyi outline, the back and arms inlaid with flowering prunus and… | *** |  |
| *** | An embroidered silk hardwood screen of rectangular form, embroidered in colours on a cream silk ground with pairs of different species of birds near a large pine tree growing beside rockwork, various flowering plants and lingzhi fungus, including song… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood square-corner cabinet, 20th century, of rectangular form, the mitred frame enclosing an upper cabinet set with a pair of flush panel doors opening and retracting on recessed grooves to either side, the interior with a single shelf and the back… | *** |  |
| *** | A Ming-style huanghuali open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work Touling Jiage, 20th century, of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each with a slightly recessed panel within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed with… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of huanghuali continuous arched back armchairs, Nanguan Maoyi, each with slightly curved crest rail extending down to form the back posts and continuing through the seat frame to the back legs, the S-shaped splat with an openwork ruyi -form… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of marble inset hongmu sofas, early 20th century, each with a shaped openwork back centred with a circular marble plaque within a frame carved with birds and prunus, flanked by a pair of phoenix perched on rocks beside flowering peony trees, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood folding horseshoe-back armchair, Jiaoyi 19th/20th century, the chair with rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests, supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and curved back splat, the seat frame carved with two chilong and… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved hardwood and mother of pearl inlaid altar table, early 20th century, (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, the rectangular top decorated with a border of birds and animals among trees and plants, above an apron pierced with prunus and Buddhist… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory table screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, formed of two rectangular ivory plaques, each intricately carved on one side with warriors on horseback and on foot carrying banners, lanterns and bayonets, one group outside a city wall and the… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood Ming-style open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work Touling Jiage, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each slightly recessed within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual pair of octagonal huanghuali and hongmu side cabinets, 20th century, each with flush panelled top within a mitred frame with moulded and beaded edge above a narrow waist, the panelled sides within moulded borders with beaded edges, the front… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual pair of hardwood 'spindle' cabinets, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, possibly 'huanghuali', in two sections, the rounded protruding rectangular top and base joined by rounded corner posts, with two doors opening to reveal two shelves, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A mixed hardwood three-drawer coffer Liansanchu, early 20th century, the flush panelled top set into a mitred frame with separate everted ends, over scroll-shaped spandrels with beaded edge flanking three drawers above a double door with removable central… | *** |  |
| *** | A 'Baitong'-mounted carved 'Huanghuali' seal chest (Guanpixiang) Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Width 41 cm. Depth 28 cm. Height 38 cm the rectangular case with hinged lift-lid cover carved at the front with a panel of sinuous dragons amid scrolling tendrils… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hardwood horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, (2), each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail, set on straight back posts with shaped flanges, centred with a rectangular S-form splat carved with a dragon medallion above a panel enclosing an… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hardwood 'dreamstone' marble-inset incense stands, 19th/20th century, each of tall circular section, the top with a marble panel set within a frame with moulded and beaded edge above a recessed waist with oval apertures, all supported on five… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Ming-style huanghuali square stools Fangdeng, 20th century, each with a flush floating panel top within a mitred frame with moulded edge, above a short straight waist, the slightly convex apron with beaded edge extending down to form the lightly… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali table top chest Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, 19th century of rectangular form with a hinged cover above a pair of framed floating panel doors attached to the cabinet with inlaid squared hinges, the interior with a shallow compartment above two… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved huanghuali portable table cabinet, Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, the hinged canted cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of panelled doors, each carved in relief with a stylised flower spray of a single bloom with leafy scrollwork… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali two part 'spindle' cabinet, 20th century, the rounded protruding rectangular top and base joined by rounded corner posts, housing a pair of openwork doors within a moulded frame, opening to reveal a shelf over two rectangular drawers, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali travelling medicine cabinet, Yaoxiang Qing dynasty, of rectangular form with a removable sliding front panel opening to reveal three long and five small drawers, the top surmounted by a stepped arched handle, with metal fittings and the front… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood writing table, circa 1900, the panelled top flush within a mitred frame with moulded edge, above a row of three panelled drawers set with brass swing handles on circular back plates, within a raised convex framework extending… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hardwood yokeback armchairs Sichutouguanmaoyi, 20th century, each with a gently curving crestrail with extended truncated ends, the S-shaped back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche of foliate scrolls, the two rear posts extending to… | *** |  |
| *** | A Miniature Red Lacquer Cabinet, 18th/19th century with two small doors over two larger doors above a single drawer, each carved with dragons in relief chasing flaming pearls amoungst breaking waves 56 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali folding stool, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century the two halves of the frame of the rectangular slatted seat folding down when the hinged legs are uncrossed, a rectangular frame supporting the open stool tenoned into the underside of the central… | *** |  |
| *** | A polychrome lacquer six-fold screen of the Yihe Yuan (Summer Palace) depicting a continuous panorama of the scenic places of the Summer Palace including Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake and the Kuoru Pavilion, with open walkways on the shores of the lake,… | *** |  |
| *** | An embellished lacquer six-fold screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, each rectangular black lacquer panel inlaid in jade, malachite, lapis-lazuli, rose quartz, coral, carnelian, ivory, bone and other materials, depicting a continuous scene of figures on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A twelve-panel coromandel screen, late Qing Dynasty, the incised, carved and polychromed black lacquered panels depicting birds, flowering plants among rockwork and trees in a continuous garden setting, each panel 270 cm by 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of mixed hardwood, four-shelf bookcases, Jiage, (2), the contrasting coloured woods in reddish and dark tones resembling huanghuali and wumu, each of rectangular shape, the square members of the frame supporting four shelves, the upper three each… | *** |  |
| *** | A porcelain and mother of pearl inlaid hongmu table, 19th/20th century the circular top inset with six 'famille-rose' fan-shaped panels depicting dignitaries and attendants in garden settings around a central yellow-ground panel of figures and horses, all… | *** |  |
| *** | A marble top carved rosewood side table, of shaped semi-circular form, the top inset with a rouge marble panel, supported on four cabriole legs joined by a richly carved and pierced apron with a figural scene panel and fruiting vine, the two front legs… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hexagonal hardwood stools Changfangdeng, 19th/20th century the dark wood resembling zitan, the top of each inset with a marble slab above the pierced waist raised on six C-curved legs grooved at the corners and terminating in scroll feet, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborately carved rosewood display cabinet, late 19th century in two sections, the pierced cresting carved with two dragons confronted on a flaming pearl among trailing cloud scrolls, above an arrangement of open shelves, two cupboard doors carved… | *** |  |
| *** | An embellished hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century the wood probably huanghuali, of square form, the flat topped hinged cover with metal ruyi -head clasp and corner mounts, lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of sloping-stile wood hinged hardwood cabinets on stands, late 19th/20th century, (2) probably of zitan, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of carved openwork doors with dragon medallions on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hardwood round-cornered tapered cabinets on stands, Yuanjiaogui, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of doors with recessed panels set within the moulded frame with beaded edge, the doors separated… | *** |  |
| *** | A red and black lacquer low table, late 19th/early 20th century, the top carved in high relief with scholars by a pavillion amongst trees in a mountainous river landscape, the border and apron with birds amongst peony on lion paw feet, 92 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A mother of pearl and marble inlaid hardwood sofa, 20th century, the shaped back decorated with birds and animals among blossoming plants and trees and trailing gourd vine, inset with a central shaped marble panel flanked by two oval panels, the arms,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of carved hardwood mother of pearl and 'dreamstone' marble inlaid armchairs and a pair of side tables, early 20th century, (4), (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, each chair pierced with flowering prunus flanking a central 'dreamstone' marble… | *** |  |
| *** | A Yokohama carved wood display cabinet, late 19th century the glazed circular display area with fabric backing, containing four stepped shelves supported on a central column carved with flowering prunus, bamboo and rockwork rising from a lower shelf,… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six horseshoe-back armchairs (Quanyi) the curved splat of each carved with angular scrolls in low relief and the curved apron with entwined foliate scrolls. Height 99 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood horseshoe-back armchair Quanyi, 19th/20th century with a rounded crestrail set on straight front and back posts flanked by shaped spandrels and tapering side posts, the out scrolled terminals carved with openwork foliate scrolls, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A mixed hardwood Ming-style corner-leg table, Tiaozhuo, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top inset with a flush panel within the mitred frame with moulded beaded edge, over a short waist and plain beaded apron joining the square section beaded-edge legs… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, the domed cover with ruyi -head metal fittings, above a pair of doors opening to reveal two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and a chain joining the cover and side… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardstone inlaid hongmu table cabinet, Guanpixiang, the hinged gabled cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides with bail handles and a chain on one side joining the cover and side, the cover… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hongmu and hardwood stands, 20th century, of petal-shaped hexagonal section, the flush panel top within a shaped mitred frame with multi grooved edge above a short straight waist carved with a frieze of flowerheads and foliage, the stepped… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood portable medicine chest Xiaoxiang, 19th/20th century, the wood of rich honey tones resembling huanghuali, of upright rectangular form, the plain exterior set on the top with double baitong swing handles and stoppers on quatrefoil bases, and… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood Ming-style folding armchair Jiaoyi, 20th century, the rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and slightly curved back splat carved with a lappet-shaped cartouche, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali square stool, Fangdeng, 19th/20th century the flush floating panel top within a mitred frame with moulded edge, supported on slightly splayed rounded corner legs joined by a shaped apron with beaded edge forming entwined foliate scrolls on… | *** |  |
| *** | A De Hua figure of Budai Qing dynasty, 18th century, the jovial figure standing on a cloud scroll base, both arms raised above his head holding a fan in his left hand, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe tied around the waist with a sash over loose… | *** |  |
| *** | A corner leg hardwood side table, Tiaozhuo, 20th century, the floating single panel top set flush within a mitred frame with moulded edge above a high waist and shaped beaded apron extending to the square sectioned legs with beading to the inside edges… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved hardwood mother of pearl and 'dreamstone' marble inlaid sofa, early 20th century, (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, decorated with birds and animals among bamboo, lingzhi, blossoming prunus and trailing gourd vine, inset with a 'dreamstone'… | *** |  |
| *** | A recessed leg trestle table Qiaotouan possibly of zitan, the rectangular floating panel top within a broad frame with upturned everted flanges surmounting a shaped apron carved with bats in flight among cloud scrolls within the beaded edge, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory table screen and stand, 19th/20th century of rectangular form carved with two panels set within the ivory frame, each decorated in high relief with a deer and crane beside rocks and plants in a fenced enclosure beside a large pine tree, the wood… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of hardwood three-shelf bookcases, Jiage, 19th/20th century, (2), each with concave sided square members of the frame supporting three shelves, with a lattice arrangement of horizontal and vertical struts below a frieze of double ring braces, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A zitan recessed leg rectangular table, Pingtouan, 20th century, the top with standard mitred frame enclosing a flush floating single panel above a plain spandrelled apron, supported on slightly splayed cylindrical legs with further spandrels, joined by… | *** |  |
| *** | A four-panel hardstone inlaid wood screen, 19th/20th century each panel embellished with jade, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, agate, jadeite, bone and other hardstones to depict two maidens carrying a musical instrument and a basket of flowers in a garden… | *** |  |
| *** | A 'dreamstone' marble inset hongmu sofa, 19th/20th century, the shaped openwork crestrail simulating scrolling bamboo canes entwined with fruiting vine with song birds perched in the branches, the central vase-shaped splat flanked by two further marble… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood Kang table, 19th/20th century, the rectangular panelled top terminating in everted scroll flanges, waisted above a shaped apron heavily carved and pierced with fruiting vines and centred at the front with a single drawer, the cabriole legs… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening… | *** |  |
| *** | A 'dreamstone' marble inset hongmu sofa, 19th/20th century, with a shaped openwork back centred with a large oval 'dreamstone' marble plaque flanked by entwined scrolls, the solid seat with double moulded edge extending around the cylindrical armrests… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual pair of meditation chairs, Chanyi, 19th/20th century, possibly 'huanghuali', the back an elegant plain frame, the slender arms supported at right angles on straight front posts, the large square seat above humpback stretchers with pillar-shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four hongmu 'dreamstone' marble-inset armchairs and a pair of side tables, 19th/20th century, each chair with ruyi -shaped crestrail and straight back posts, joined by carved openwork fruiting branches, enclosing a circular 'dreamstone' marble… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual hardwood waisted day bed Ta, the soft mat seat enclosed by a rectangular wood frame with inset everted ends, the moulded edge above a straight waist supported on sturdy beaded cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, and joined by a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large inlaid hardwood Chinese 'boys' canted top table cabinet, of rectangular form with hinged lid, joined by a chain to one side and opening to reveal a tray like compartment above the doors opening to two pairs of short drawers and a long drawer, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali folding horseshoe-back armchair, Jiaoyi, 20th century, with rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests, supported by the curved extensions of the front legs and the curved plain back splat, the seat frame carved with two chilong and… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of square-corner 'flower and bird' hardwood display cabinets Liang'ge gui, 20th century, the upper display shelf of each framed by pierced scrolling dragons around the top and sides, and with a gallery carved with foliate scrolls below, all above… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood display cabinet, of stepped rectangular form on short corner feet, the taller central section with a glazed door opening to reveal four shelves, flanked by two shorter hardwood doors, the exterior carved overall with blossoming prunus boughs,… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood open shelf cabinet, 20th century, the rectangular top with moulded bossed edge set with removable everted ends and surmounted by a small shelf with everted ends resting on two supports carved as flowering prunus trunks, backed by a shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of low-back armchairs Meiguiyi and a matching side table, 19th/20th century the heavy blackwood resembling zitan, each chair with a straight crestrail continuing through rounded corners to the back posts, enclosing a rectangular openwork panel… | *** |  |
| *** | A huanghuali and hardwood Qing-style horseshoe-back armchair Quanyi, 19th/20th century, with a rounded crestrail set on straight front and back posts, flanked by shaped beaded edge spandrels and tapering side posts, the out-scrolled terminals carved with… | *** |  |
| *** | A miniature four panel ivory table screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, each panel of arched form finely incised and picked out in black with scenes of figures engaged in battles, on horseback and on foot in mountainous landscapes, the reverse with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A hardwood recessed leg table Qiaotouan, the flush rectangular panelled top within a mitred frame with grooved moulded edge, supported on rectangular vertically grooved square section legs with beaded edges, joined by a beaded apron with shaped spandrels… | *** |  |
| *** | A four-panel embellished hard wood screen, 20th century, each panel inlaid with various materials including, mother-of-pearl, bone, soapstone and wood with polychrome decoration, to depict birds and animals beside plants and rockwork, the upper section… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual mixed hardwood display stand, 19th/20th century, constructed with one square and one rectangular display surface on two levels, all resting on corner legs some terminating in angular scrolls, the four outer corner legs joined by side stretchers… | *** |  |
| *** | An Eight Panel Coromandel Screen, Late Qing Dynasty the incised, carved, gilt and polychromed black lacquer panels depicting figures at court, the palace scene between bands of fan-shaped landscapes and a frieze of precious objects, the reverse with birds… | *** |  |