OUTSTANDING ORIENTAL CARVED HARDWOOD DISPLAY CABINET WITH ELABORATE CARVED IVORY MOUNTS.

Second half 19th century. The rectangular case with deeply carved arch crest depicting opposing fighting dragons within cloud bands above the rectangular case, densely carved overall. With prunus, conifers, cranes, songbirds, and multiple dragons. The cabinet fitted with an arrangement of doors, drawers, and open shelves centering an arched footbridge. Valance and side panels with foliate pierce carved panels. The door panels, drawer fronts, and medial back panels each fitted with a gold lacquer plaque inlaid with ornately carved ivory chrysanthemums, peonies, iris, and other floral sprigs and sprays, in deep relief and of excellent quality. The whole on a carved base of opposing dragons centering a foo dog mask, all with inlaid abalone eyes. The whole raised on scrolled feet. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object.” This information is located in the insert included with your catalog. SIZE: 82″ h x 48″ w x 20″ d. PROVENANCE: The cabinet was originally part of the Christian Heurich, Jr. family collection of Washington, D.C. CONDITION: Generally very good with original surfaces. Most carved ivory elements in place with minimal and minor losses of some petals. 49421-46 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 4328

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4328	$0.00	OUTSTANDING ORIENTAL CARVED HARDWOOD DISPLAY CABINET WITH ELABORATE CARVED IVORY MOUNTS. Second half 19th century. The rectangular case with deeply carved arch crest depicting opposing fighting dragons within cloud bands above the rectangular case, densely carved overall. With prunus, conifers, cranes, songbirds, and multiple dragons. The cabinet fitted with an arrangement of doors, drawers, and open shelves centering an arched footbridge. Valance and side panels with foliate pierce carved panels. The door panels, drawer fronts, and medial back panels each fitted with a gold lacquer plaque inlaid with ornately carved ivory chrysanthemums, peonies, iris, and other floral sprigs and sprays, in deep relief and of excellent quality. The whole on a carved base of opposing dragons centering a foo dog mask, all with inlaid abalone eyes. The whole raised on scrolled feet. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object.” This information is located in the insert included with your catalog. SIZE: 82″ h x 48″ w x 20″ d. PROVENANCE: The cabinet was originally part of the Christian Heurich, Jr. family collection of Washington, D.C. CONDITION: Generally very good with original surfaces. Most carved ivory elements in place with minimal and minor losses of some petals. 49421-46 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 4328 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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OUTSTANDING ORIENTAL CARVED HARDWOOD DISPLAY CABINET WITH ELABORATE CARVED IVORY MOUNTS.