Lot 252
A late Qing huanghuali dressing box, the hinged top with a mirror surrounded by carved and pierced panels above a cabinet with two drawers. Together with a smaller walnut box with a two-part top enclosing an arrangement of compartments with finely-carved and pierced covers; and a carved and pierced hardwood frame.
Dressing box, 24cm high, 44cm wide, 45cm deep
Estimate $800 - $1,200
The cosmetic chest with replaced drawer liners, possibly some replaced hardware, the mirror inset and frame are later additions, some general evidence of restoration and refinishing of surface.
Frame shows some evidence of having been refinished.
Small multi-compartment box with some small old chips and losses to the carving but generally appears unrestored and with original patina.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
The Frank & Jill Jones Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8278
5:00pm - 10 December 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
7 Torresdale Court, Toorak VIC 3142
STRICTLY BY REGISTRATION ONLY
7-9 December, 10am-4pm
Please note that the auction will be held at Leonard Joel Melbourne and the doors will be open from 4.30pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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