Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 17
Chinese Paktong Mounted Huanghuali Cabinet
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
19th century, paneled doors, center stile, interior fitted with shelves and two drawers, Paktong nickel copper alloy hardware, dragon carved serpentine skirt, molded legs, through tenon construction, interior with collection label and additional provenance, reverse with painted accession number 99.176 a, 55-1/2 x 39-1/4 x 20 in.
Provenance: Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, purchased in Peking circa 1950, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Condition
retains good structural integrity and a fine well polished finish, door hardware lacking locking bar, proper left rear leg with old repairs, rear rail with butterfly joint repair, tiny filled areas and other small restorations and surface imperfections expected with age and use
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Price and Elaine Rogers Collection, purchased in Peking circa 1950, now property of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
