Smith & Singer
44

An unusual hardwood waisted day bed Ta

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000

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the soft mat seat enclosed by a rectangular wood frame with inset everted ends, the moulded edge above a straight waist supported on sturdy beaded cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, and joined by a curvilinear apron carved with entwined scrolls and ruyi heads, the wood with attractive patina resembling huanghuali
52 cm high, 202 cm wide, 90 cm deep

  • Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Catalogue Notes

Compare with a huanghuali daybed dated to the late 16th/early 17th century from the Collection of the Museum of Classic Chinese Furniture, sold Christie's, New York, 19 September 1996, lot 54; and another huanghuali daybed dated to the 17th century, sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 March 2013, lot 451

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

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