Chinese burl Huanghuali document box, ex-Mallett, 18th c., likely made for the English market, an extremely rare example of a highly figured burl Huanghuali case, with hinged top opening to figured rosewood fitted interior, with silver plated bail handles, key escutcheon, hinges and ball feet, 8"h x 20.5"w x 15.25"d

Provenance: The Estate of Peter Schub, New York; Mallett, London (1986)

Notes/Literature: Peter Schub had a long and distinguished career as a photography agent. He negotiated for some of the most prominent photographers of the 20th Century including Irving Penn, Peter Beard and Anthony Armstrong Jones.

Good, some surface distress and finish oxidation, wood cracks, slight warp to lid, rubbing to hardware, shows well **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.