ONLINE ESTATE AUCTION - ONSITE - #7309
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Est of Barry Durham, living. Beautiful Oriental Furnishings, Gorgeous Persian Rug, Chinese Beds & Sedan Chairs, Vintage Chinese Adv Posters, Many items from Kazakhstan & Saudi & Other
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Beautiful 1800's Chinese Wedding Bed w/ Intricately Carved Panels, Storage in Base, Queen Size
Firm Foam Cushion & Pillows. Purchased and restored in Shanghai, tongue/groove/peg construction. No hardware required for assembly. 83 1/2" H x 84 1/2" W x 69". This piece was restored by Chinese Nationals - Awesome Antique - beautifully restored a great addition to your home! See all pictures for details! These rare beds sell for thousands!
Beautiful 1800's Chinese Wedding Bed w/ Intricately Carved Panels, Foo Dog Accents, Queen Size
Firm Foam Cushion & Pillows. Purchased and restored in Shanghai, tongue/groove/peg construction. No hardware required for assembly. 83 1/2" H x 84 1/2" W x 69". This piece was restored by Chinese Nationals - Awesome Antique - beautifully restored a great addition to your home! See all pictures for details! These rare beds sell for thousands!
Lovely Antique Corner Cabinet w/ Blown Glass Panel Door, Fretwork Pediment & Ring Turned Legs
Approx 69" x 23" x 16 1/2"
Secretary Desk w/ Rope Detail, Pigeon Holes, Claw & Ball Feet
41" x 23 1/2" x 40". Trim in 2 spots slight bow, see pictures
Intricately Design Wooden Bird Cage w/ Porcelain Feed/Water Bowls & Greek Key Design
Base purchased in China. Approx 24"
Semi-Porcelain Garden Stool Hand Painted Floral/Butterfly Design Gilt Trim
Purchased in Xiamen, China. 18" H top 11 1/4"
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair - Ornately Carved Hand Painted Temple Design Converted to Wine Cabinet
6' 8" x 3' 5" widest points approx, can be converted back.
The family purchased this Wedding Sedan Chair and had it restored and modified so it can be used as a wine cabinet. The wine rack fits inside and can be removed easily. The front pull’s are in the shape of an ancient symbol for “long life”. The serving tray hand carved into a more recent circular symbol for “long life”. The corners are in the style of Chinese duplets (i.e. quotes with meanings behind meanings). In simple terms, it says fine works of beauty are seen from the outside but the true beauty is hidden inside (keep in mind that this sedan chair was used to carry the bride to her wedding in ancient China). The carvings indicate that this wedding sedan is from the Qing dynasty from what we were told.
If you want to own something truly unique and yet functional, now is your chance. $3,800
According to legend, the sedan first appeared in China during the reign of the Yu Emperor in the Xia Dynasty (2100-1600BC). Boasting a long history, the Chinese sedan has survived and developed throughout the dynasties. But for the common people, the most familiar type of sedan is the one used during wedding ceremonies. Finances allowing, the sedan has always been the preferred prop at weddings in the past.
In feudal China, re-married widows could only go to their husbands in the evenings and were generally not seen in sedans. Concubines also rarely enjoyed the privilege of sitting in sedan chairs - even in marriage. The honor of sitting in a sedan was a great source of pride for women.
As a very luxurious vehicle, the sedan was mainly used by the rich in ancient China. Poor people had to rely on donkeys or their feet to travel. It was therefore considered a great privilege to travel in a sedan instead of a horse or noisy donkey. It was only on special occasions, such as weddings, that villagers used sedans to transport the bride to the groom's house. Poles are inserted through the openings on each side and typically 4 or 8 men carried the bride to the wedding ceremony.
This is a unique opportunity for you to own this elegant piece of history!
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair - Ornately Carved Hand Painted Temple Design Converted to Wine Cabinet
6' 8" x 3' 5" widest points approx, can be converted back.
The family purchased this Wedding Sedan Chair and had it restored and modified so it can be used as a wine cabinet. The wine rack fits inside and can be removed easily. The front pull’s are in the shape of an ancient symbol for “long life”. The serving tray hand carved into a more recent circular symbol for “long life”. The corners are in the style of Chinese duplets (i.e. quotes with meanings behind meanings). In simple terms, it says fine works of beauty are seen from the outside but the true beauty is hidden inside (keep in mind that this sedan chair was used to carry the bride to her wedding in ancient China). The carvings indicate that this wedding sedan is from the Qing dynasty from what we were told.
If you want to own something truly unique and yet functional, now is your chance. $3,800
According to legend, the sedan first appeared in China during the reign of the Yu Emperor in the Xia Dynasty (2100-1600BC). Boasting a long history, the Chinese sedan has survived and developed throughout the dynasties. But for the common people, the most familiar type of sedan is the one used during wedding ceremonies. Finances allowing, the sedan has always been the preferred prop at weddings in the past.
In feudal China, re-married widows could only go to their husbands in the evenings and were generally not seen in sedans. Concubines also rarely enjoyed the privilege of sitting in sedan chairs - even in marriage. The honor of sitting in a sedan was a great source of pride for women.
As a very luxurious vehicle, the sedan was mainly used by the rich in ancient China. Poor people had to rely on donkeys or their feet to travel. It was therefore considered a great privilege to travel in a sedan instead of a horse or noisy donkey. It was only on special occasions, such as weddings, that villagers used sedans to transport the bride to the groom's house. Poles are inserted through the openings on each side and typically 4 or 8 men carried the bride to the wedding ceremony.
This is a unique opportunity for you to own this elegant piece of history!
Custom-Made Round Table w/ Mother of Pearl Inlaid Floral/Bird Design, Carved Grapevine
& Hexagon Base, top 53" approx, w/ Koi Fish Mother of Pearl Inlaid 29" Lazy Susan & 8 Chairs w/ Pierced Mother of Pearl Inlaid Splat. Made in Xiamen, China. Missing piece of inlay. Matches #18
Custom-Made Lighted Curio Cabinet w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay, Beveled Glass Shelves
2 over 2 base & long life symbols. Some wear to finish 1 base door has hairline, see pictures, 79 1/2" x 39 1/2" x 13 1/2". Matches #17
3 Mao Tse-Tung "Little Red Books"
1966-1976, © 1966 First Edition
These are books that were produced and carried as a bible of sorts during the cultural revolution. They are literal pieces of Chinese history and culture. They are touted to be one of the most published books in history and changed the course of Chinese culture forever.
Electric Drafting Table w/ Vemco V Track & Vemcolite Model VL-4 Task Light
table top approx. 50" x 40" This pieces rises and lowers electronically.
Tribe Qashqai South Iran Hand-Spun Wool Persian Carpet Vegetable Dye Color w/ COA
Purchased from Bradan Persian Store in Bahrain, while on assignment in Saudi 5' 9" x 9'
Pair - Tibetan Shoes w/ Unique Design
Purchased at Fund Raiser While on assignment in Shanghai, China for the Tibetan people
