A pair of Ming-style huanghuali square stools Fangdeng,
20th century
Estimate $6,500 – $8,500
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, ADELAIDE
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 curved corner legs terminating in scroll feet
48 cm high, 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep
- Lot Sold $15,000 (Hammer Price)
- $18,300 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Just Anthony Antiques, 24 February 2002
Condition Report
One panel top with a fine crack from one edge approx 19 cm and a shorter crack from the opposite edge approx 6 cm. The other with two fine hairline cracks from one edge, each approx 15 cm. Slight shrinkage to joins. Slight surface wear. Otherwise 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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