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A HUANGHUALI RECTANGULAR DOCUMENT BOX (XIAOXIANG) 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- huanghuali
the rectangular case composed of well-figured panels with a hinged cover and finely beaded lip, repeated on the conforming lower section, the corners set with ruyi-shaped baitong mounts and with a circular lock plate and hinged cloud-outline hasp, the interior with a fitted tray
Provenance
Chung Wah Pui, Hong Kong.
Exhibited
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth: Gems of Antiquities Collections in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 2004.
Condition
The top panel with a filled repair to a split. The bottom panel with patched repair to accommodate shrinkage. Consolidation to the joins and the hinges reattached.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.