Chinese Furniture @ Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Impressive Pair of Chinese mixed hardwood cabinets , late 17th century. CourtesyFreeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Square corners fitted with molded doors enclosing two shelves, above two drawers, the interior with original red lacquered interior, raised on square feet. H: 77 W: 39 D: 20 1/2 in. Estimate $60,000-80,000
PROVENANCE: Previously lot 405, Christies 23rd November, 2010
Cabinets likely reassembled but seemingly without significant repairs or replacement parts; signs of age and use throughout.
Chinese huanghuali compound cabinet. CourtesyFreeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Two parts, the rectangular top with twin cupboard doors fitted with carved qilong and lotus panels, over conforming base of twin long doors fitted with three carved panels, raised on short square feet. H: 80 W: 49 D: 18 1/2 in. Estimate $30,000-50,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a Virginia Gentleman
Good condition with only light handling wear and signs of use
Pair of Chinese huanghuali tapering cabinets. CourtesyFreeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
The rounded rectangular top flanks sloping sides and conforming doors, raised on simple apron and short square legs. H: 72 1/2 W: 35 D: 18 in. Estimate $30,000-50,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a Virginia Gentleman
Cabinets in good condition with little wear (but not flawless); some minor separation wherepanels meet the frame.
Fine Chinese carved zitan altar table, 19th century.CourtesyFreeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
The rectangular ice-plate top over waisted apron carved in high relief to show detailed scrolling qilong continuing to stepped knee to straight leg, terminating in hoof foot. H: 34 W: 56 D: 15 in. Estimate $25,000-30,000
Age appropriate wear throughout with slight joint separation and some minor losses to underside of top plate
Impressive Chinese carved hardwood throne chair, 19th century. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sectional construction, the back consisting of five panels carved in detail to show egrets, long tails and foliate rock-work, over heavy insert seat, raised on mask and Indian lotus carved apron, terminating on scroll carved feet and platform base. H: 42 W: 42 D: 28 in. Estimate $15,000-20,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a Private Collector
Good condition with signs of age and wear; no major losses or repairs
Good pair of Chinese huanghuali armchairs. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
The rounded horseshoe back supported by cartouch-carved shaped vertical back splat, over caned seat raised on rounded legs joined by foot rest. H: 40 L: 21 in. Estimate $10,000-15,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a Chicago lady
Chairs in good condition with signs of wear and use but no major losses or signs of repair
Pair of Chinese huanghuali hall chairs. Late 18th century. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
The rounded square backs with carved and shaped apron, over straight arms, conjoined-coins supports, caned seat, raised on rounded straight legs. H: 34 W: 22 D: 17 in. Estimate $10,000-15,000
Chinese huanghuali wine table. 17-18th century. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Long plank insert ice-plate top over tall fluted tapering 'sword handle' form legs, joined at the short end. H: 32 W: 51 D: 15 in. Estimate $5,000-8,000
PROVENANCE: Property of a Chicago lady
Significant age and wear to surface but structurally intact and without repair; one leg with unrepaired, but noteworthy crack
Pair of Chinese carved huanghuali square back chairs. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers
The rounded square form backs with scroll and dragon carved beaded apron, issuing similar arms over insert seat, raised on rounded legs with footrest. H: 36 W: 22 in. Estimate $5,000-7,500
PROVENANCE: Property of a Florida Lady
Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Asian Arts - Main Floor Gallery - Mar 19 2011 10:00. www.freemansauction.com