A CARVED HUANGHUALI `CHI-DRAGON` FOLDING MIRROR STAND

Lot 1104
29.11.2024 00:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Vendu
HKD 189 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 1104 | A CARVED HUANGHUALI 'CHI-DRAGON' FOLDING MIRROR STAND
Valeur estimée
HKD 150 000 – 280 000
A CARVED HUANGHUALI 'CHI-DRAGON' FOLDING MIRROR STAND
LATE MING DYNASTY-EARLY QING DYNASTY
The mirror support panel comprises a frame inset with corner spandrels of C-scroll design, and in the centre, a large roundel with openwork carving of a coiled chi-dragon flanked by four double cloud scrolls. A lotus leaf-shaped support where the mirror would rest is fitted in the centre below. The base with curvilinear-shaped aprons and beautifully modelled low hoof feet.
12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm.) wide, 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm.) deep, 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) high when set up; 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm.) high when folded




Provenance

The MQJ Collection, Hong Kong



Literature

Grace Wu, The Best of the Best- The MQJ Collection of Ming Furniture- vol. 2, Beijing, 2017, pp. 462-463



Exhibited

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, The Best of the Best- The MQJ Collection of Ming Furniture, 29 September-2 October 2017
Christie’s Hong Kong, A Special Exhibition of the MQJ Collection, 11-15 October 2024
Adresse de l'enchère CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
Aperçu
29.11.2024 – 29.11.2024
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