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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
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A SUPERB AND VERY RARE PAIR OF HUANGHUALI SQUARE-CORNER CABINETS,
FANGJIAOGUI
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The top panel is set into a rectangular frame, which is of rounded, square section and is supported by
rounded legs of square section joined by a shaped, beaded apron. The two-panel doors which have an
attractive grain and are marked throughout with ‘ghost faces,’ open to reveal the shelved interior and fve
drawers. The back is set with two removable huanghuali panels. All panels including the top, the shelves
and drawer liners are constructed from fnely grained huanghuali.
70√ in. (179.9 cm.) high, 47º in. (120 cm.) wide, 21⅝ in. (54.9 cm.) deep
(2)
$ $800,000-1,200,000800,000-1,200,000
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