Auction Preview: Asian Decorative Works of Art (25-26) at Bonhams, San Francisco, Jun 25
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What: Asian Decorative Works of Art (25-26)Where: Bonhams, 220 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USAWhen: 25 June, 03.00 PM PDTTop lots of the sale:— LOT 789Y: “A Huanghuali and mixed wood cabinet.” Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century. The sloping styAuction Preview: Asian Decorative Works of Art (25-26) at Bonhams, San Francisco, Jun 25
What: Asian Decorative Works of Art (25-26)Where: Bonhams, 220 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103, USAWhen: 25 June, 03.00 PM PDTTop lots of the sale:— LOT 789Y: “A Huanghuali and mixed wood cabinet.” Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century. The sloping style cupboard with well-figured doors opening to reveal a a built-in shelf suspending paired drawers, all over a curved apron ending in c-comma spirals, cloisonne lockplate and hardware. 51 x 30 1/2 x 17 1/4in (129.6 x 77.5 x 43.8cm). Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD— LOT 791Y: “A pair of huanghuali and mixed wood open shelf cupboards.” Late Qing/Republic Period. Each composed of an open shelf framed by curvilinear, flange moldings above two drawers and well-figured paneled doors opening to a single shelf, the side and back panels composed of mixed wood. 61 x 29 5/8 x 17 1/4in (155 x 75.3x 43.8cm). Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD—Lot 777: “A gilt and polychrome lacquered wood Buddhist figure. 18th century.” Dressed in a peaked crown with applied lotus flowers, an outer robe and undergarment falling in graceful folds as he stands holding a vajra in his left hand and what may be the handle of a bell in his right hand, the surfaces covered in layers of gilt lacquer with details added in black and red pigments. 28 3/4in (73cm) high. Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD— LOT 797Y: “A massive hongmu cupboard.” Late Qing/Republic Period. Composed of a rectangular frame supporting paired doors and fixed central stile opening to a large storage area, the doors set above a plain lower panel and elaborately carved geometric designed apron embellished with opposing temple lions, the interior modified for western use. 73 x 62 1/2 x 24 7/8in (185.5 x 158.8 x 63.3cm). Estimate: 6,000 USD - 9,000 USD— LOT 890: “A Painting of Buddha.” 17th/18th century. Ink and color on silk, laid down on board and framed; depicting the Buddha seated on a multi-tiered plinth attired in elaborate monastic robes of dragons and square panels, holding his left hand in karana/tarjani mudra while his right rests on his lap in dhyana mudra, his body encircled by intricately rendered mandorlas amid flying apsaras and celestial clouds and canopies. 61 3/4in (156.9cm) visible height of image exclusive of frame. Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD— LOT 793Y: “7A pair of huanghuali lowback armchairs, meiguiyi.” 20th century. Each with horizontal top rail set with a beaded frame carved with a xiangcai pattern and joined to paired circular arm rests over horizontal stretchers above joined double rings tenoned to recessed hard seats supported by cylindrical legs and low box stretchers. 33in (83.8cm) high. Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD— LOT 807Y: “A cloisonne enamel-inlaid Hongmu table.” Republic Period. The massive rectangular top inlaid with a turquoise-ground cloisonne panel designed with buddhist symbols and mythical animals on an abstract floral ground, over a galleried waist set off by a petallate band and applied reserves of further cloisonne panels setting off an elaborately carved apron, hipped supports. 34 1/2 x 65 1/2 x 26in (87.7 x 166.4 x 66cm). Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD)For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more