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19TH CENTURY
Details
AN IMPRESSIVE POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU LUOHAN BED
19TH CENTURY
The three-part, stepped back and two-panel sides are elaborately carved on one side with animated dragons amidst clouds, and painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt, and is set in the thick frame carved with stylized bats in flight and mythical beasts on the protruding arms, the reverse decorated with a lacquer panel with landscape scenes. The whole is raised on thick legs of square section terminating in scroll-feet and carved with upturned acanthus leaves, joined by a pierced apron carved with three dragon medallions amidst clouds interspersed with bats in flight.
42 1⁄4 in. (107.3 cm.) high, 75 3⁄4 in. (192.4 cm.) wide, 60 1⁄4 in. (153 cm.) deep
19TH CENTURY
The three-part, stepped back and two-panel sides are elaborately carved on one side with animated dragons amidst clouds, and painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt, and is set in the thick frame carved with stylized bats in flight and mythical beasts on the protruding arms, the reverse decorated with a lacquer panel with landscape scenes. The whole is raised on thick legs of square section terminating in scroll-feet and carved with upturned acanthus leaves, joined by a pierced apron carved with three dragon medallions amidst clouds interspersed with bats in flight.
42 1⁄4 in. (107.3 cm.) high, 75 3⁄4 in. (192.4 cm.) wide, 60 1⁄4 in. (153 cm.) deep
Provenance
An Asian-American family collection, acquired in the early 20th century, by repute.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist