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A MINIATURE HUANGHUALI QIAOTOUAN TABLE LATE MING / EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
90,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera)
the rectangular top with shaped everted flanges, the edge of the frame moulding gently inwards, all supported on square legs cut to house the cusped spandrelled apron, each pair of legs conjoined on the shorter side with a rectangular panel reticulated with a stylised foliate design between two horizontal stretchers
Literature
Grace Wu Bruce, Ming Furniture: rare examples from the 16th and 17th centuries, London Exhibition, Hong Kong, 1999, pp. 46–47.
Condition
As visible in the catalogue photo, there are typical minor bruises to the edges, as expected. There are additional bruises to the underside of the aprons and the tips of the feet.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Constructed in a similar manner to its large scale relations with single plank top, everted ends, cloud-shaped spandrels and openwork inset panels between the legs, with everted feet. These miniature tables were used in scholars studios for desk display, also suitable as stands for precious objects.
Compare two examples illustrated in Wang Shixiang and Curtis Evarts, Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Chinese Art Foundation, Chicago and San Francisco, 1995, pp. 182-183.
Compare two examples illustrated in Wang Shixiang and Curtis Evarts, Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Chinese Art Foundation, Chicago and San Francisco, 1995, pp. 182-183.