huanghuali

Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century. Huang-hua-li hardwood with iron hardware, 104.62 x 76.52 x 76.2 cm (unfolded). Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 98.80.3. Considered by many to be one of the most elegant designs created by Chinese cabinet makers, the round-back folding armchair is a unique combination of utility and ceremonial grandeur. This large, harmoniously proportioned chair is an exact mate to one now owned by the Shanghai Museum. It retains its original patina, decorative carving,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 91. A rare huanghuali side table, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Hauteur : 88,3 cm. Longueur : 141,6 cm. Largeur : 40 cm. Price realised EUR 226,800 (Estimate EUR 200,000 – EUR 300,000). © Christie's 2023 Le plateau rectangulaire repose sur quatre pieds cylindriques reliés à la ceinture par des encoignures en forme de rinceaux. Provenance: Collection of Ulrich Spalinger (1869-1945), Zurich, acquired in Beijing before 1939, and then by descent to the present owner. ... [Lire la suite]

Square box, 18th century. Huang hua-li hardwood, 9.53 x 14.29 x 14.29 cm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 95.93.2a-c.

Stationary tray, 18th century. Huang-hua-li hardwood, 5.08 x 39.05 x 28.26 cm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 97.88.

Covered Wei Chi Boxes, 17th century. Huang-hua-li hardwood, 8.26 x 12.38 cm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 97.9.1a-c; 97.9.2a-c.

Miniature huanghuali table, China, Ming dynasty, late 16th to 17th century. Length: 45.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm, Height: 13 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art 2023 A miniature table made of huanghuali, the top is supported on two pairs of recessed legs at both ends. The rectangular top has everted flanges above a shaped, beaded apron. The frontward curving legs are supported by lingzhi fungus spandrels in openwork. The well-figured wood is polished and patinated. Provenance: the collection of Louise Hawley Stone, Toronto, Canada.She was... [Lire la suite]

 Lot 1148. An exceptional and very rare huanghuali folding chair, 17th century; 108.6 cm high, 78.7 cm wide, 57.8 cm deep. Price realised USD 2,820,000 (Estimate USD 2,000,000 – USD 3,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023 Provenance: Peter Lai Antiques, Hong Kong.Private collection, Japan, early 1990s.Christie's Hong Kong, 29-30 October 1995, lot 601. Note: The present folding chair is notable for its majestic proportions and the... [Lire la suite]

"A Connoisseur's Studio: The Cissy and Robert Tang Collection of Chinese Classical Furniture". © Christie's Images Ltd 2023. “As a collector, I have purchased pieces I found attractive, that appealed to me… Every piece of furniture had to fit into my home and have a function.” – Mr. Tang Hong Kong – On 30 May, Christie's will present the live auction "A Connoisseur's Studio: The Cissy and Robert Tang Collection of Chinese Classical Furniture" at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring a diverse selection of rare... [Lire la suite]

Lot 96. A huanghuali rectangular low table, kangzhuo, 17th-18th century; 16 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 22 3/4in (41.9 x 95.2 x 57.8cm). Sold for US$14,025 (Estimate: US$800 - 1,200). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection. Note: The design of this low table features a guotui (leg-encircling) double round molding frame with luoguocheng (humpbacked stretchers) and ailao (short vertical posts), a typical Ming style, though more commonly seen in square stools.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 93. A fine and rare huanghuali three-shelf bookcase, jiage, Qing Dynasty, 18th century; 68 7/8 x 32 7/8 x 14 3/4in (175 x 83.5 x 37.5cm high). Sold for US$123,855 (Estimate: US$50,000 - 70,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Of upright rectangular form, with double beaded rails of square section mitred and tenoned into three shelves with exposed tenons on the short sides, the center shelf suspending two drawers carved with raised beaded panels fitted with white brass basket-form pulls, the lower shelf... [Lire la suite]