A huanghuali portable chest, Xiaoxiang, 19th/20th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

of rectangular form, the flat top with arched handle mounted with ruyi-form baitong terminals extending on to either side, the sliding front lifting to reveal an arrangement of seven drawers, all resting on a flat base, fitted with further baitong ruyi-form mounts to the top corners, and with corner reinforcements, a ruyi-head clasp and drawer pulls
22 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep

• Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
• $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, circa 1993

Condition Report

The central panel of the front with small gaps upper right and lower left between the panel and the frame. The edge of the lower right corner chipped off approx 1.5cm off the sliding edge.The right side of the chest with an infilled vertical crack running approx 1 cm from the front edge and another close to the rear corner where the side protrudes slightly. The left side similar.Some drawers with slight gaps between the base panel and the frame.Otherwise generally good condition

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