Rare Chinese Qing Huanghuali Six-post Canopy Bed, - Sep 07, 2011 | Dallas Auction Gallery In Tx
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Rare Chinese Qing Huanghuali six-post canopy bed,
Rare Chinese Qing Huanghuali six-post canopy bed,
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the canopy supported by six posts, four at the corners and two inset along the front. The posts are joined by a low railing of 12 open-work carved panels depicting chi-dragons and characters for longevity. The bed having a soft bamboo mat set in the rectangular frame, raised above a high recessed waist with short bamboo form vertical struts. The surrounding panels carved to depict chi-dragons and clouds, supported on cabriole legs, terminating in ball and claw feet embellished with the face of the beast. Literature: See 'Canopy Bed with Dragon motifs, Huanghuali', from "Ming Furniture: In the Light of Chinese Architecture," Sarah Handler, pg. 76-77. 86"H x 89.5"W x 62"D, Circa - 18th C. Please contact the gallery for approval to bid on this item.
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Rare Chinese Qing Huanghuali six-post canopy bed,

Estimate $800,000 - $1,200,000
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Starting Price $400,000
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