Lot 211 , A Chinese huanghuali round-corner cabinet, yuanjiaogui, 19th/20th century

A Chinese huanghuali round-corner cabinet, yuanjiaogui, 19th/20th century, the rounded rectangular panelled top above a pair of panelled doors with removable central divider, enclosing a single shelf fitted with two drawers below, stained pine linings and back panel, 130.2cm high x 78.5cm wide x 40.6cm deep
cf. the original prototype for this model, in Wang Shixiang, Classical Chinese Furniture, illustration 141.
£10,000-15,000

Condition:
The cabinet appears to have been re-polished with some slight shrinkage to the corner joints in places. The stained pine drawer linings look as though they may have been replaced. There is some shrinkage to the back panel visible from the back but not on the interior, in good condition.

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