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A 'HUANGHUALI' LOW TABLE (KANGZHUO) QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- huanghuali wood
the rectangular beaded top above a narrow waist and apron of arched, curvilinear form with beaded edge, the inner corners with curled leaf motifs, continuing onto cabriole legs terminating in curled feet
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 31st May and 1st June 1994, lot 569.
Condition
There is some discoloration and shallow losses to the top of the table. Two of the tips of the feet have been restored. There are several thin restored patches to the beaded edge of the top, the longest about 4 inches. The apron on one of the short sides of the table has three restored patches, the largest approximately 5 inches. Some of the joints have been reglued and stabilized. There are some minor fills to some of the minor gaps / splits.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.