Bidspirit auction | Chinese Qing Jumu Wood Yuanjiaogui

Chinese Qing Jumu Wood Yuanjiaogui Cabinet - Chinese Qing dynasty elmwood or ju mu wood yuanjiaogui cabinet, 19th century. Surmounted by a broad rectangular top supported by the square corner posts. The rectangular paneled doors opening to reveal the shelved interior with drawers and chest compartment above plain apron and spandrels. Provenance: Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, 1997; Private Minnesota Collection. Height: 77 in x width: 42 in x depth: 21 in. Condition: The cabinet is structurally sound and stable. There are splits forming along the interiors of each drawer as well as the shelves, left panel, back panel, and both doors. The drawers and doors open and close smoothly. There are scuffs, chips, and areas or flaking to the lacquer along the extreme edges of the interior of the cabinet. There is a break and a moderate loss to the rear left corner of the shelf; noticeable when the cabinet doors are open. There are glue repaired breaks to both of the front apron panels as well as where the front left leg meets the cabinet. Tarnishing to the metal components. Wear to the feet, including chips and a moderate loss to the front left leg measuring approximately 2 inches in length by 1 inch in width.