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Rare Chinese Scholar's Wood Document Box with Tray
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #957207 Wessels
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Heirloom Estate Services
Raleigh, NC, USA
$1,850
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A very rare Chinese scholars document and seal holder box; the wood is the much harder Northern elm wood (versus Southern elm) used for better made furniture or document boxes such as this. These carrier boxes would contain document papers, ink sticks, brushes, seals, and the like. This is a rare find, and is much sought after by collectors of Chinese Scholar items. This beautiful box dates to the third quarter of the 19th century and is well over 100 years old. In excellent condition, it measu... Click for details
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Round Architectural Panel Chinese Cracked Ice Fretwork
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1980: item #933215 60-93
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$950
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A large 42-inch diameter architectural window panel is constructed with the striking Chinese fretwork pattern called “cracked ice” or “broken glass.” The openwork gives this intricately fitted elm wood piece a light and airy look. Centering the fretwork is a pierced carving of a seated woman holding a fan. She is surrounded by a garden of finely carved trees and rocks set against a carved key design background. This circular garden scene is bordered with scrolling and, at the top, two bats, s... Click for details
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Chinese Qing Elmwood Mirrored Vanity Cabinet Chest
Chinese: Furniture: Accessories Pre 1900: item #917005
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Petrie-Rogers Gallery
(520) 293-8355
$350
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Chinese three-drawer elmwood mirrored vanity cabinet with bronze drawer pulls and dark lacquered original finish. Dates circa 1900. Measures 21 1/2"H to the top of the mirror (10 1/2"H to the top of the chest itself) x 25 3/4"W x 6 1/2"D. Both the mirror and chest are in very good overall condition. There are losses to the finish consistent with its age and use. Please note that the lines in the mirror are a reflection from the tile floor.
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