Sale 10418
London, South Kensington
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11 November 2015
Price realised
GBP 11,875
Estimate
A HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG 18TH-19TH CENTURY The rectangular chest has a domed top opening to reveal a single tray and the two single-panel doors reveal five drawers. The chest has brass ruyi-form top mounts, a circular lockplate and rectangular mounts to the sides. The wood is of an attractive grain and has a deep caramel tone. 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) high x 12 3/8 in. (31.5 cm.) wide x 10 ½ in. (26.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
A distinguished private European collection, acquired between 1956-1959.
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