A Ming-style hardwood portable table cabinet
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
of rectangular form, the hinged cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of flush panelled doors, the mitred frame set with metal mounts and hinges, the front with a circular metal lock plate set with ruyi-shaped clasp, the interior with two pairs of short drawers over a single long drawer, each with metal pulls, the sides with angular loop metal handles, the wood of attractive colour and grain resembling huanghuali
26.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A very small veneer repair to the right rear side corner. Very slight circular ring stain to top. Generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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