18TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE HUANGHUALI KANG CABINET
18TH CENTURY
Of elegant proportions, the cabinet has a protruding top frame raised on round-section members and is fitted with single-panel doors, which open to reveal the shelved interior above the beaded apron carved with interlocking scrolls.
24 in. (60.9 cm.) high, 18 in. (45.7 cm.) wide, 11 in. (27.9 cm.) deep
18TH CENTURY
Of elegant proportions, the cabinet has a protruding top frame raised on round-section members and is fitted with single-panel doors, which open to reveal the shelved interior above the beaded apron carved with interlocking scrolls.
24 in. (60.9 cm.) high, 18 in. (45.7 cm.) wide, 11 in. (27.9 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Collection of Dr. Frank E. (1897-1971) and Lillian (1907-1986) Whitacre, acquired between 1938-1939, and thence by descent within the family.
Special notice
Lots made of or including (regardless of the
percentage) endangered and other protected
species of wildlife are marked with the symbol ~
in the catalogue. This material includes, among
other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin,
rhinoceros horn, whalebone certain species of
coral, and Brazilian rosewood. You should check
the relevant customs laws and regulations before
bidding on any lot containing wildlife material if
you plan to import the lot into another country.
Several countries refuse to allow you to import
property containing these materials, and some
other countries require a licence from the relevant
regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation
as well as importation. In some cases, the lot can
only be shipped with an independent scientific
confirmation of species and/or age, and you will
need to obtain these at your own cost.
Brought to you by
Vicki Paloympis (潘薇琦)
Head of Department, VP, Specialist