03 août 2019

A finely carved zitan corner-leg side table, banzhou, 19th century

Lot 1118. A finely carved zitan corner-leg side table, banzhou, 19th century; 33¼ in. (84.3 cm.) high, 45¾ in. (116.2 cm.) wide, 17½ in. (44.5 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000. Price realised USD 245,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The two-panel top is set within a rectangular frame with notched corners and beaded edge, and is supported on a narrow waist carved with archaistic scroll above a band of lotus lappets and shaped aprons further carved with archaistic scroll... [Lire la suite]
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03 août 2019

A pair of massive huanghuali-veneered compound cabinets, sijiangui, 18th-19th century

Lot 1116. A pair of massive huanghuali-veneered compound cabinets, sijiangui, 18th-19th century; 106 in. (269.4 cm.) high, 56 in. (142.2 cm.) wide, 22½ in. (57.1 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 70,000 - USD 90,000. Price realised USD 161,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 Each hat chest has two square panel doors with a removable center stile. The large cabinet below has rectangular panel doors similarly fitted with a removable center stile. The doors open to reveal the shelved interior with two drawers and a... [Lire la suite]
03 août 2019

A huanghuali rectangular corner-leg painting table, hua'an, 19th century

Lot 1115. A huanghuali rectangular corner-leg painting table, hua'an, 19th century; 34 in. (86.5 cm.) high, 67 5/8 in. (171.7 cm.) wide, 24 in. (61 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 70,000 - USD 90,000. Price realised USD 269,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The two-panel top is set within a rectangular frame with a thumb-grooved edge above a narrow, plain waist. The top is supported on a beaded apron and beaded legs of square section which terminate in hoof feet, and are joined by humpback stretchers. ... [Lire la suite]
03 août 2019

A pair of huanghuali lamphanger side chairs, dengguayi, 17th century

Lot 1114. A pair of huanghuali lamphanger side chairs, dengguayi, 17th century; 43½ in. (110.5 cm.) high, 20½ in. (52 cm.) wide, 16¾ in. (42.6 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 161,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 Each has a stepped crest rail extending beyond the corner posts, above the gracefully curved splat and hard mat seat set within the rectangular frame below shaped, beaded aprons and spandrels in the front, and plain aprons and spandrels on the sides and back.... [Lire la suite]
03 août 2019

A rare pair of huanghuali 'Four-corners exposed official's hat' armchairs, sichutouguanmaoyi, 17th-18th century

Lot 1113. A rare pair of huanghuali 'Four-corners exposed official's hat' armchairs, sichutouguanmaoyi, 17th-18th century; 46 5/8 in. (118.7 cm) high, 23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) wide, 17¼ in. (43.8 cm) deep. Estimate USD 150,000 - USD 200,000. Price realised USD 317,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 Each has a curved, protruding crest rail supported on an S-shaped splat and elegantly curved rear posts, which continue to form the rear legs. The curved arm rails are supported on elegant, curved spindles and... [Lire la suite]
03 août 2019

A very rare large huanghuali recessed-leg painting table, hua'an, 17th century

Lot 1110. A very rare large huanghuali recessed-leg painting table, hua'an, 17th century; 31 7/8 in. (81 cm.) high, 77 in. (197 cm.) wide, 22 in. (56.5 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 300,000. Price realised USD 365,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The beautifully proportioned table has an attractively figured single-panel top set within the wide, rectangular frame with beaded, thumb-grooved edge above plain aprons and spandrels. The whole is raised on thick legs of rounded section joined by... [Lire la suite]

03 août 2019

A tieli recessed-leg table, zhuo, 17th-18th century

Lot 1109. A tieli recessed-leg table, zhuo, 17th-18th century; 30 3/8 in. (77.1 cm.) high, 40¾ in. (103.5 cm.) wide, 27¼ in. (69.1 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The single-panel top is set within a rectangular frame above plain aprons and spandrels carved with beaded edges. The whole is raised on slightly splayed legs of oval section with thumb-grooved edges and joined by a plain stretcher, and humpback stretcher on the narrow... [Lire la suite]
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03 août 2019

A pair of hongmu horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 19th century

Lot 1108.A pair of hongmu horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 19th century; 38¾ in. (98.3 cm.) high, 22¼ in. (56.3 cm.) wide, 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The sweeping crest rail terminates in outswept hooks above shaped spandrels and forms an elegant curve above the slightly curved splat. The rear and front posts continue through the seat frame to form the rounded legs, joined by stepped stretchers and a foot rest above a... [Lire la suite]
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03 août 2019

A hongmu waisted corner-leg table, Late Qing dynasty

Lot 1106. A hongmu waisted corner-leg table, Late Qing dynasty; 32 5/8 in. (82.9 cm.) high, 71 in. (180.3 cm.) wide, 21 in. (53.3 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The single-plank top is set within a rectangular frame carved around the exterior with a key-fret border, above a narrow waist carved with scrolling clouds above a band of lotus lappets and the beaded aprons. The whole is raised on thick, shaped legs of square section... [Lire la suite]
03 août 2019

A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 19th century

Lot 1105. A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, quanyi, 19th century; 38½ in. (97.8 cm.) high, 22¾ in. (57.8 cm.) wide, 20¾ in. (52.7 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 293,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 Each has a continuous curving top rail terminating in outward-sweeping hooks, and is supported by curved and straight supports and an S-shaped splat. The soft mat seat is set within a beaded, rectangular frame raised on rounded-square legs and joined by humpback... [Lire la suite]