Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
An unusual pair of hardwood 'spindle' cabinets, Qing dynasty,…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
29-Jul-2014
Lot No.
***
Description:
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 lower section with a pair of drawers and a lower shelf, all supported on legs of circular section with squared inner corners, the sides and doors formed of three tiers of circular section vertical spindles divided with two bands of open rectangles, fitted with metal plates and pulls, (2), 178 cm high, 99 cm wide, 47 cm deep. Literature: For a zitan prototype dated to the Ming dynasty, see Wang Shixiang 'Classic Chinese Furniture - Ming and early Qing Dynasties' pp. 204-205
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Oriental: Furniture