明末 黃花梨平頭案

the panelled top with 'ice-plate' edge, the beaded square legs joined by a plain straight apron with apron-head spandrels and the front and back legs secured by pairs of cross braces

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

The table is in good condition with the exception of replaced aprons to both sides, possibly replaced end aprons, minor loss to the inside edge of the bottom of one leg and light marks and scratches to the top.
"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."

平頭案屬經典造型，流行廣泛，除按房宅大小更改尺寸之外，造型基本不變。George N. Kates論述，此類案或可摺合至較小面積，角牙或為支承，詳見《Chinese Household Furniture》，紐約，1948年，頁78。本類案可見於社會所有階層，木材、造工優劣顯示主人身份地位。本品打磨圓潤，木質上乘，當為宮廷或富裕文士所有。

比較一例，尺寸較小，出自Gustav Ecke博士收藏，出處同上，圖版30；安思遠舊藏一例，尺寸略大，製於十七世紀，案足及框架較粗，售於香港佳士得2015年3月17日，編號42；另一例售於紐約邦瀚斯2013年9月17日，編號8131；亦可參與本拍賣清十八世紀黃花梨長方案，編號14。