Asian Art I - 16th November 2011

Lot 423

A Chinese huanghuali bed 18th century

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 | Hammer £70000

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Description

A Chinese huanghuali bed 18th century, the simple dark wood frame around a rattan centre, raised on four curved legs, 230cm long x 165cm wide x 55cm high. Cf. Chinese Furniture, Selected Articles from Orientations 1984-2003, p.132 for a related bed dated to the 16th/17th century.