During a recent buying excursion, I stumbled across these beautiful lacquered / painted armoires, from Shanxi province in Northern China. While not nearly as prized by Chinese buyers, who often prefer hardwoods like Hua li or Hong mu, the status of Shanxi painted furniture has nevertheless risen significantly over the years for its beauty and [...]
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A quick look at some beautiful antique shanxi painted furniture in unrestored form
July 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments
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A pair of late 18th to early 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese Nanmu compound cabinets
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments
Item: A pair of late 18th to early 19th century Qing period Chinese compound cabinets
Region: Shanxi Province in Northern China
Materials: Nanmu (楠木 – Phoebe) and Chicken Wing wood (鸡翅木) *
Price: 60,000 to 80,000 Chinese RMB (SOLD) **
Condition: Purchased un-restored. Minimal restoration. New hardware. Carvings likely replaced after being defaced during the cultural revolution.
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Zhongguo gudai [...]
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With this Chinese noodle cabinet-scholar cabinet, appearances can be deceiving!
January 20th, 2009 · No Comments
A customer recently sent me these photos of a Chinese Noodle cabinet which they purchased from an estate auction. Their inquiry was pertaining to its age, value and authenticity. In other words, a quick antique appraisal. The question of course was the one I am asked most frequently which was “Is it old and is [...]
Tags: Antique Reproductions · Fakes and Copies · aimores, cabinets & wardrobes · antique appraisals
Chinese wardrobe with erotica paintings on the front.
January 21st, 2007 · 2 Comments
I came across this in 2005 and have not seen anything like it again ever since. At best, the painting has been retouched and at worst, the finish was completely new. The cabinet itself looks old though. Regardless, it would have made a great conversation piece in my living room…. While india has had the [...]
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