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2040 PROPERTY OF A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTOR
2040
2041 A HARDWOOD FOLDING BOOK STAND,
SHUJIA
2042 18TH-19TH CENTURY

70 The central support is formed by a hinged,
rectangular lattice frame with a toprail carved
with lingzhi and foliate scroll. The frame is
supported by a pair of folding braces, and
the bottom crossbar bears a protruding lip to
support the book or mirror.
Frame: 11æ x 14 in. (29.8 x 35.6 cm.)

$8,000-12,000

PROVENANCE:

Gerard Hawthorn Ltd., London, 2003.
清十八/十九世紀 硬木書架

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
2041
A HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT, BITONG
18TH CENTURY

The brush pot is of slightly tapered,
cylindrical form, with characteristic golden
hue and attractive grain.
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high

$6,000-8,000

清十八世紀 黃花梨筆筒

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
2042
A HUANGHUALI BAITONG-MOUNTED
DOCUMENT BOX, XIAOXIANG
18TH CENTURY

The rectangular box is framed by baitong
mounts at the corners of both box and cover.
The front is set with a lock-plate and ruyi-
form clasp. The wood is well-fgured.
3æ in. (9.5 cm.) high, 13Ω in. (34.3 cm.)
wide, 7 in. (17.9 cm.) deep

$6,000-8,000

清十八世紀 黃花梨小箱