A pair of sloping-stile wood hinged hardwood cabinets on stands, late 19th/20th century

probably of zitan, with members of rounded section, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a pair of carved openwork doors with dragon medallions on a pierced ground of florettes, above smaller panels of dragons pursuing flaming pearls, and plain panels below, the decoration repeated on both sides, the doors separated by a removable central stile opening to reveal a single shelf, supported on the four main stiles joined by shaped aprons below, the separate stand with a lip-edged top above two drawers and a shelf below, the four slightly splayed legs joined by shaped aprons, fitted with baitong lock, lock plates and bail handles

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171.5 cm high, 82 cm wide, 44 cm deep

• Lot Sold $9,500 (Hammer Price)
• $11,590 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Condition Report

Both with minor wear commensurate with age. The metal handles with minor vertigris. Otherwise generally good condition.

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