A pair of hardwood three-shelf bookcases, Jiage, 19th/20th century
(2)Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
each with concave sided square members of the frame supporting three shelves, with a lattice arrangement of horizontal and vertical struts below a frieze of double ring braces, the upper shelf forming the top of a pair of drawers carved with panels of stylised chilong in relief, the lowest shelf above a shaped apron with beaded scroll motifs, the wood with attractive grain resembling huanghuali
(2)
184 cm high, 98 cm wide, 45 cm deep
- Lot Sold $7,500 (Hammer Price)
- $9,150 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Both structurally sound, with only minimal signs of wear from light use.
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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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