A carved wood cabinet, 19th/20th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the top carved in relief with the wu fu in flight around a shou medallion flanked by foliate scrolls within a wave pattern border, either side set with a metal loop handle, the front with a pair of doors carved with bat and shou medallions on a leiwen ground, opening to reveal three drawers above a long drawer, metal mounts and pulls
28 cm high, 42 cm wide, 20 cm deep
- Lot Sold $3,800 (Hammer Price)
- $4,636 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The metal mounts somewhat corroded. A small chip approx 1 cm to the outer border of the right side at the top of the curve.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 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 RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM