Sale 3472
Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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2 December 2015
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
Price realised
HKD 1,000,000
Estimate
A HUANGHUALI SQUARE-CORNER CABINET, FANGJIAOGUI QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY Of rectangular form with two single-panel door fitted flush around the removable centre stile, opening to reveal the shelved interior with two small drawers, the front with a horizontal panel above plain aprons and apron-head spandrels. 37 in. (94 cm.) high, 27 5/8 in. (70.3 cm.) wide, 18 7/8 in. (47.8 cm.) deep
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Pre-Lot Text
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