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585 A ‘HUANGHUALI’ SEDAN CHAIR DOCUMENT
108 SOTHEBY’S CASE
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the narrow, rectangular T-shaped box comprised of thin panels
of attractively- gured wood and beaded rims, with baitong
mounts reinforcing the upper corners and sides, a circular lock
plate and cloud-headed hasp to the front, rectangular hinges at
the back joining the cover to the box, the interior with a tted
tray and two small compartments at either end, the wood of a
rich amber color
Height 5¾ in., 14.6 cm; Width 29 in., 73.7 cm; Depth 6¾ in.
17.1 cm

PROVENANCE
Collection of Jane and Markus Chaplain, California.

Ⴚ$ 12,000-15,000

Jane Markus Chaplain

585

A ‘HUANGHUALI’ FOLDING DRUM STAND
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

comprised of four slender cylindrical members, three with
splayed ends forming the feet joined to a shorter, straight
central pole by a single stretcher forming the support for a
drum when open and with double stretchers with vertical
struts below, the hinges formed by metal-pinned slats tted
through the stretchers
Height 29¼ in., 74.3 cm

Ⴚ$ 15,000-20,000