A hardwood three-tiered food box,
19th/20th century
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
of rectangular form, comprising a cover and three trays each with beaded rims stacked above one another, the upper containing an additional fitted shallow tray, joined at the top with an arched handle through which is set a long locking pin securing it to the cover, all set into a recessed base frame and flanked by pierced dragon scroll spandrels, the sections showing alternating timber grains
26 cm high, 33.5 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep
Literature
A similar huanghuali box dated to the 17th/18th century sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 March 2014 lot 414
Condition Report
A shallow chip to the underside of the base approx 2cm. A vertical crack on one side of the lower section. The tray has a gap in the join of one side of the base panel on the underside, and an area with roughened surface on one side of the interior panel.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
