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LOT 220

Lot 220

A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850

A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
Lot 220 Details
A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850

清 19世纪早期 金漆木雕山水人物拔步床

Of paneled construction using poplar wood, the facade boasting four tiers of panels above the entranceway, decorated throughout with individual panels of dynamic figural scenes highlighted in gilt, red and black lacquer, the edges embellished with openwork carving, five open windows to the back and three to the sides, all supported on six posts connected by a network of stretchers forming the base; base interior dimensions 23 x 78 x 52 in (58.4 x 198.1 x 132.1 cm)
overall 94 x 88 x 70 in — 238.8 x 223.5 x 177.8 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
  • A Hardwood and Parcel-Gilt Canopy Marriage Bed, Ningbo, China, Circa 1830-1850
Note:

The four characters above the entranceway read 'luan feng he ming' 鸞鳳和鳴, which literally translates to 'two phoenixes singing in harmony'. The metaphor refers to the happiness cultivated by a married couple in perfect unity, which is further represented in the current example by the two phoenixes carved in openwork below the four characters.

This lot is available for offsite pick up at:
Murrays Auctioneers
282 Monarch Ave., Unit 20
Ajax, Ontario, Canada L1S 2G6.
Please contact the Asian Art Department (416-847-6195 or [email protected]) for more information.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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