RARE CHINESE ZITAN CARVED CANOPY BED.

19th century, China. The soft matted sleeping platform within a rectangular, mitered frame, molded with a waisted apron and raised on corner legs of square section ending in hoof feet, the front, back and side railings in low relief dragon carvings, joined by six baluster form upright carved dragons posts, joined to five similarly carved dragon panels along the sides and surmounted by a carved dragon canopy. SIZE: 93″ h x 88-1/2″ l x 59″ w. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection from a renowned Taiwanese Diplomatic Family – Cai Wanjun (? – 2011), Xu Shaochang (1913–1999), and Ye Gongchao (1904 – 1981). CONDITION: Generally good with wear and some imperfections. 49431-1 (60,000-80,000) – Lot 4236

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
	4236	$56,880.00	RARE CHINESE ZITAN CARVED CANOPY BED. 19th century, China. The soft matted sleeping platform within a rectangular, mitered frame, molded with a waisted apron and raised on corner legs of square section ending in hoof feet, the front, back and side railings in low relief dragon carvings, joined by six baluster form upright carved dragons posts, joined to five similarly carved dragon panels along the sides and surmounted by a carved dragon canopy. SIZE: 93″ h x 88-1/2″ l x 59″ w. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection from a renowned Taiwanese Diplomatic Family – Cai Wanjun (? – 2011), Xu Shaochang (1913–1999), and Ye Gongchao (1904 – 1981). CONDITION: Generally good with wear and some imperfections. 49431-1 (60,000-80,000) – Lot 4236 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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RARE CHINESE ZITAN CARVED CANOPY BED.