A PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' STANDS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each of square section with a concave molded edge, above an upper pierced apron into single recessed panels, the straight apron and brackets carved with angular scrollwork design, the lower section with an open shelf above carved aprons of the same design (2)

Overall good condition. The corner of one of the stands has a small lozenge-shaped restored area. Some aprons are loose.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Stands of this type were originally made as pedestals for three-part pedestal tables. For an example of this, see the pedestal table illustrated by Ellsworth, Grindley, and Christy, in Chinese Furniture: One Hundred Examples from the Mimi and Raymond Hung Collection, New York, 1996, pl. 69.