明十七世紀 黃花梨條桌

well proportioned with the framed two-board, flush floating panel supported on the underside by three transverse stretchers, the underside further covered with considerable traces of lacquer, the outer edge of the frame curving down to a concave, thumb-moulded bead on the lower edge, supported on an unusual open fretwork and spandrel with oval openings framed by beaded edges, all resting on four square-section corner legs, each with double-cushion moulding divided by a single, vertical bead, gently splayed in the front and end elevations

安思遠，《洪氏所藏木器百圖》，紐約，1996年，頁152-153，編號55

The table is in overall good condition. The frame has been tightened and one corner has a small patch repair. One of the legs has a repaired break occurring 24 cm up from the bottom of the foot. This section had been partially rebuilt. Another leg has a small section of filled repair also around 25 cm up from the bottom of the foot. There is a consolidating fill to the edge of the frame along one of the short sides. The open work apron and spandrels have been consolidated and the base of one section of a spandrel is replaced.
"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."

中國家具的精妙之處，是融合人體工程和藝術的精華。工匠通過不斷的試驗，充份理解並掌握各種木材和承載能力之間的關係。

此桌的形體結構簡練通透，體現了能工巧匠的審美眼光及對良材美木的珍惜。四邊攢邊框打槽裝板，面心以多塊長板組成，心面底部以穿帶加固以仿塌陷。穿帶榫不僅支撐面板承受壓力，同時還固定面板，以防上翹及串動。巧妙的工藝，令整體更為整潔俐落、優雅美觀。

此桌的精彩之處除了精緻的牙條，劈料腿為另一個特色所在。所謂劈料，是將桌椅腿的表面做成兩個以上的圓柱體，看似幾條圓木拼在一起，是仿竹籐家具的藝術效果。在洪氏珍藏裏，也有其他家具採用劈料的裝飾手法。