April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese huanghuali scholar's chest, Guanpixiang 黄花梨官皮箱
18th Century 十八世纪
Of rectangular form, with lift lid and two front doors opening to an upper compartment over a deep drawer, two smaller drawers and a long drawer; brass mounts, brass bail handles; the wood of a rich honey-brown tone. Brass Chinese lock and key.
H: 13 1/2 in., L: 12 3/8 in., W: 8 3/4
PROVENANCE:
The East Corner Company, Inc., New York, New York
Acquired from the above by the previous owner July 3, 2007, sold IGavel, New Braunfels, Texas, April 16, 2019, lot 5385659
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sold for $12,600
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000
Of rectangular form, with lift lid and two front doors opening to an upper compartment over a deep drawer, two smaller drawers and a long drawer; brass mounts, brass bail handles; the wood of a rich honey-brown tone. Brass Chinese lock and key.
PROVENANCE:
The East Corner Company, Inc., New York, New York
Acquired from the above by the previous owner July 3, 2007, sold IGavel, New Braunfels, Texas, April 16, 2019, lot 5385659
Acquired from the above by the present owner
NOTE:
***PLEASE NOTE: Some countries and states prohibit the importation of items that contain materials from endangered species. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with the relevant customs restrictions prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Freeman's does not provide CITES documentation for import or export.*
For another example of this form, see the cabinet from the collection of James and Marilynn Alsdorf, sold at Christie's, New York, September 24, 2020, lot 927
