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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION
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A CARVED HARDWOOD ‘DRAGON AND
PHOENIX’ TABLE CABINET
19TH-20TH CENTURY
The two-panel doors are carved with stylised
archaistic dragon and phoenix decoration and
open to reveal three rows of drawers, two long and
a pair of short drawers, all above a shaped apron.
The top surmounted with a handle.
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high, 11√ in. (30.1 cm.) wide,
8√ in. (22 cm.) deep
£3,000-5,000 $4,400-7,200
€3,800-6,300
PROVENANCE:
From a Private Australian Collection, amassed
since the 1960s.
清十九/二十世紀 硬木龍鳳紋箱
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A HUALI SEAL CHEST
20TH CENTURY
The seal chest has a hinged top that opens onto a
compartment, the two doors at the front open to
reveal three rows of drawers, four short and one
long. The grain has an attractive rich caramel tone
and swirls.
12æ in. (32.3 cm.) high, 12æ in. (32.3 cm.) wide,
9¿ in. (23.1 cm.) deep
£1,500-3,000 $2,200-4,300
€1,900-3,800
PROVENANCE:
From a Private Australian Collection, amassed
since the 1960s.
二十世紀 花梨木官皮箱
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