Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Catalog Auction - Session III

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1317

Fine Chinese Hardwood Miniature Chest

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

Qing dynasty, fine hardwood throughout, possibly huanghuali, handled with brass accents, seven drawers with fish form pulls, sliding end panel, 10 x 10 x 7-3/4 in.; with receipt from Vallin Galleries, Wilton, CT, dated 2001, which reads "Rosewood (Huanghua Li) 17th C", indicating a sale price of $15,000

Condition

missing one brass accent piece on top front, surface wear consistent with age and use, slight crack to bottom edge at back, rubbing at base where sliding panel rests

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