Ɏ A BAITONG-MOUNTED HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

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Ɏ A BAITONG-MOUNTED HUANGHUALI SEAL CHEST, GUANPIXIANG, 17TH-18TH CENTURY Expert’s note The choice of huanghuali with a particularly attractive grain, evident on the beautifully matched panel doors, distinguishes the present chest as an especially desirable example of its type and would have been only affordable to individuals of a higher social status. This small chest was used to store seals, cosmetic utensils, or other necessities of daily life. Chests were portable and placed on tables or shelves and were secured with a metal pin inserted through the metal loops on the front panels. China. Of rectangular form, the slightly arched hinged cover above a pair of front doors framed by raised panels and fitted with baitong mounts, the front set with a large circular lock plate and ruyi-shaped hasp above a pair of shaped pull plates, the sides mounted with further baitong hinges, to reveal the interior with four drawers, concealed by rectangular doors inset with matched floating panels, the whole raised finely carved base apron supported on small curved legs terminating in hoof feet. Dimensions: Size 35.5 x 31 x 23 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related baitong-mounted huanghuali seal chest, also with a shaped base apron, dated to the early Qing dynasty, 1700s, 40.7 x 41.3 x 35.6 cm, in the Cleveland Art Museum, accession number 1982.117. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 16 March 2017, lot 633 Price: USD 43,750 or approx. EUR 53,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, construction, and design, with similar hoof feet, baitong mountings, and ruyi-shaped hinge. Note the size (38 x 33 x 35.1 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s Paris, 14 December 2011, lot 287 Price: EUR 27,400 or approx. EUR 35,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form with similar baitong mountings, ruyi-shaped hinge, and grain and color of the wood. Note the size (38.7 x 41.2 x 28 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams London, 9 November 2017, lot 112 Price: GBP 20,000 or approx. EUR 32,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form with similar baitong mountings, ruyi-shaped hinge, and grain and color of the wood. Note the size (29 x 29.2 x 22.9 cm). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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