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717 A ‘HUANGHUALI’ TABLE TOP
212 SOTHEBY’S CHEST
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, the single panel top with
metal ruyi form mounts to the corners forming
a hinged cover above a pair of framed oating
panel ‘clamshell’ matched doors, the interior with

ve drawers of varying size, the metal circular
lock plate with a cloud-shaped hasp, each side
with bail handles pendent from chrysanthemum-
shaped back and knock plates, all supported on
shaped plinth
Height 14½ in., 36.8 cm: Width 13⅞ in., 35.2 cm;
Depth 11½ in., 29.2 cm

PROVENANCE
Collection of Jane and Markus Chaplain,
California.

Ⴚ$ 8,000-12,000

Jane Markus Chaplain

717

A ‘HUANGHUALI’ TABLE-FORM
STAND
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

the top comprised of a single panel with shaped
everted anges joined to the short ends, over
plain straight aprons, supported on rectangular
panels with central shaped openings enclosing a
ruyi, resting on slightly splayed ends
Height 5½ in., 14 cm; Width 15½ in., 39.4 cm;
Depth 6⅛ in., 15.6 cm

Ⴚ$ 6,000-8,000