A jumu recessed leg table Qiaotouan Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $4,000 – $5,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR ARTHUR WINCKLER, SYDNEY
the rectangular single plank top with inset everted ends, supported on slender slightly splayed legs of chamfered circular section joined by a plain straight apron with cloud collar spandrels, and with double braces to either side
74.5 cm high, 167.5 cm wide, 37 cm deep
Provenance
Hobbs & Bishops Fine Art Ltd, Hong Kong, 11 April 1992
Condition Report
Minor loss of polish to the top over an area approx 15cm by 15cm and small drying cracks leading to separation of finish over the surface. Minor wear to the base of the legs comensurate with age.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
