Closed Return - Finish Signed Off
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 33
Chinese Red Lacquered and Brass Mounted Book Cabinet
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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, shelved cabinet interior, brass lock, mellow red lacquered surface, 54-1/2 x 23-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: Hobbs & Bishops Fine Art Ltd., Hong Kong, (accompanied by letter of antiquity describing the wood as peimu and date of mid 19th century); Property of a lawyer who worked and resided in China
Condition
good overall, scattered old shrinkage cracks, surface wear, door panels with old butterfly repairs at back, one side panel largely restored, other typical shrinkage separations
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