Korean chest
19 July 2021
Description

H 39.25, W 35.5 inches, D 15.5 inches

Provenance

Parents purchased it in Korea in the 1970s

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By Leah I.
Jul 22, 15:28 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $400 USD
Suggested Asking Price $350 USD
What does this mean?

This is a medium-sized Korean hardwood chest. It was probably made in the late 19th/early 20th century. I have added links below to hammer prices of others like it. It looks like most prices are roughly in the same range as your taller cabinet.

$200, 32”
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/60008596_korean-bandaji-chest-having-rectangular-top-above-four

$325, 37”
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/43250067_19-th-c-korean-document-chest-persimmon-wood-ht-37

$350, looks almost identical
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20079130_korean-hardwood-chest-41-12-h-34-12-w

$600, 37”
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/48125506_korean-tansu-chest

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