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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 183

Chinese Elm Bookshelf Cabinet

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Qing dynasty, probably mid 19th century, tenoned construction, two dovetailed drawers over two removable grillwork doors with brass fittings, 70-1/2 x 37-1/2 x 18-1/4 in.

Provenance: Hobbs & Bishops Fine Art Ltd., Hong Kong (accompanied by letter of antiquity noting wood type and date and suggesting origin of Beijing, China); Property of a lawyer who worked and resided in China

Condition

generally good condition, refinished, lower open section likely once fitted with rails (now removed) and side panels (each stile with small plugged mortises and grooves), brasses resurfaced or replaced, one rear foot spliced