Smith & Singer
74

An unusual demountable inserted-mitre join hardwood wine table, Jiuzhuo

Estimate $2,500 – $3,500

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the removable flush rectangular panelled top with moulded edge, on sword-shaped rectangular section legs joined by a shaped beaded apron carved with confronted dragons and scroll spandrels, double braces to either side, the aprons and legs removable, forming seven dismantled parts
84 cm high, 145.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep

  • Lot Sold $2,600 (Hammer Price)
  • $3,172 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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Catalogue Notes

Compare with a huanghuali demountable table dated to the late 16th/17th century, illustrated in Marcus Flacks, Classical Chinese Furniture, Vendone Press, New York, 2012, pp. 182-187

Condition Report

Colour consistent overall, but with some variation to the substructure in places. There is a gap of approximately 1 cm between the top and the frame at the left hand side. Slight movement in the frame, but generally structurally sound.

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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
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E: Anthony Hur
       

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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E: Fiona Hayward

     


Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818  |  24 Oct 2017  |  Sydney
6 pm


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