Hello, I bought this antique Chinese wedding bed a long time ago(along with some huge carved jade boats) from the estate of a collector that passed away. It was in pieces and I did not even know what it was at first. It has not been together for decades. I just assembled it and it’s all there! There is an amazing amount of detailed artwork. I only lightly cleaned it without chemicals because I did not want to damage anything. I do not have any knowledge in Chinese antiques. I am looking for an expert that can tell me what I have, what it may be worth, and what it would probably sell for in todays market. Attached are a couple of photos and a link below for 50+ more. Link to 50+ pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/h5Eke2kNTDKr7yaF9 Thank you, Joe Spitalnik 250-686-7309
Dimensions
85” wide, 83” tall at peak (rest of roof is 77 3/4” tall), 65” deep
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hello Joe, Thank you for contacting Mearto. This is a carved and decorated Chinese wedding bed, probably made in the Qing dynasty. I am including some hammer prices below of similar pieces. You can see that they range. Most were between US $1000 and $2000. Sometimes this is based on the intricacy of the work. I am putting that price as my estimate, but bear in mind that you may be able to go higher. Hammer prices: $750 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/56279029_museum-quality-chinese-wedding-bed $1600 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/68474211_qing-dynasty-chinese-wedding-bed-opium-ornate-carved $1600 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/20342294_chinese-wedding-bed-chamber $1800 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1211222_091188-chinese-wedding-bed-qing-dynasty
