September 12, 2010 11:00 EST
Asian Arts
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Impressive Chinese huanghuali compound cabinet
qing dynasty
Two parts, the top rectangular section with two fitted cupboard doors, above conforming base of two long paneled doors, revealing bank of two short drawers and later shelf, carved apron and side panels, raised on square feet, white brass mounts.
H: 74 W: 35 D: 19 3/4 in.
Provenance: Property of a Philadelphia lady
Acquired in Hawaii, 1950, and displayed at the Honolulu Academy of Fine Arts by the Curator-Gustav Ecke
Sold for $185,000
Estimated at $30,000 - $50,000
Two parts, the top rectangular section with two fitted cupboard doors, above conforming base of two long paneled doors, revealing bank of two short drawers and later shelf, carved apron and side panels, raised on square feet, white brass mounts.
Provenance: Property of a Philadelphia lady
Acquired in Hawaii, 1950, and displayed at the Honolulu Academy of Fine Arts by the Curator-Gustav Ecke
