Lot #89 - A Huanghuali And Hardwood Mirror Stand Qing Dynasty
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Collections: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:17 Jul 2019 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:89
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Lot Description:A Huanghuali And Hardwood Mirror Stand Qing Dynasty
of square form, the retractable hinged backrest supporting a removable frame enclosing panels of stylised dragons carved in relief, set around a central openwork "ruyi"-shaped frame above the movable lotus leaf mirror support, all above a dressing case set with two panelled doors opening onto two short and one long drawer, metal mounts and pulls
24 cm high, 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep -
Notes:Compare with a huanghuali mirror stand dated to the Ming dynasty illustrated by Wang Shixiang, "Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture", Vol 11, fig. E28, p. 76, from the author's collection; and by Wang Shixiang "Classic Chinese Furniture", pl. 162 pp. 240-241
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 6,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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