A Rare Chinese Soapstone and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Black Lacquer Cabinet, 18th/19th Century
177.8 cms x 119.4 cms x 45.72 cms (70 ins x 47 ins x 70 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "Fine Chinese Jade Carvings & other Asian Works of Art (3rd session)" held on Thu, Apr 27, 2023.
Lot 222
Lot 222
Estimate: CAD $10,000 - $15,000
Realised: CAD $43,250
Realised: CAD $43,250
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Acquired in Vancouver by a Private Collection, Vancouver, 1970s
Notes:
Of upright rectangular section and standing on four brass mounted legs, each door superbly decorated with a continuous multi-coloured hardstone inlaid and gilt painted scene of scholars and attendants in a large outdoor gathering, with a teahouse in the background, the bottom board with two large-fu-lions on a flame background, the border of the cabinet with large cartouches containing mother-of-pearl archaistic dragons on a coin diaper ground, the sides with large floral medallions. The interior lacquered red and contains a moveable shelf and hidden compartment. Brass hinges and lock.
Acquired in Vancouver by a Private Collection, Vancouver, 1970s
Notes:
Of upright rectangular section and standing on four brass mounted legs, each door superbly decorated with a continuous multi-coloured hardstone inlaid and gilt painted scene of scholars and attendants in a large outdoor gathering, with a teahouse in the background, the bottom board with two large-fu-lions on a flame background, the border of the cabinet with large cartouches containing mother-of-pearl archaistic dragons on a coin diaper ground, the sides with large floral medallions. The interior lacquered red and contains a moveable shelf and hidden compartment. Brass hinges and lock.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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