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PROPERTY FROM THE XANADU GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

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A HONGMU TABLE
The rectangular paneled top set into a mitered, mortise and tenoned frame above pierced
gourd and vine aprons joined to squared supports and hoof feet.
33 x 86 3/4 x 20 3/4in (83.8 x 220.4 x 52.7cm)
$1,500 - 2,500

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A HONGMU ALTAR TABLE
The rectangular two panel top set into a mitered, mortise and tenoned frame above an
openwork apron of swags and jewels joined to beaded splayed supports.
20 3/4 x 35 3/4 x 17 1/2in (52.7 x 90.8 x 44.5cm)
$2,000 - 3,000

PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS

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A HARDWOOD KANG TABLE
Of standard waisted construction atop four curving cabriole legs terminating in hoof form feet
and separated by aprons adorned in carved ruyi lappet patterns.
11 1/2in (29cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

2397W
A LACQUERED WOOD CABINET
Qing dynasty
Of rectangular shape with two doors on the front and supporting bail handles on either edge,
the exterior surfaces covered in red ground figural motifs surrounded by black and gilt borders;
all raised on a likely later footed lacquered wood stand.
37 1/2in (95.3cm) height inclusive of footed stand
$1,000 - 1,500

2398W
A LARGE TREE TRUNK-FORM SOFT WOOD SCROLL CONTAINER
Of irregular oval cross-section, hollowed out to create walls of fairly even thickness while
maintaining some of the natural contours of the trunk, the base plate set in slightly above the
edges of the base to crease a foot ring (deep age cracks, wear, old repairs).
32 1/4in (82cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

PROPERTY FROM THE EMMANUEL GRAN FAMILY COLLECTION

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A HARDWOOD ARMCHAIR
18th/19th century
The humpback top rail joined to tubular supports forming the back legs and set off by a curved
back splat composed of two burl wood panels and flanked by curved arm rests and diagonal
supports tenoned to a rectangular hard seat fitted with a soft mat over a plain u-shaped
beaded apron and cylindrical front legs joined to stepped stretchers.
34 1/2in (87.6cm) high
$1,000 - 1,500

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