A huanghuali square table Qing dynasty
Estimate $20,000 – $30,000
the flush panelled top within a beaded edge mitred frame, the moulded edge above a recessed waist and straight beaded apron carved on each side with a pair of confronted dragons in relief, continuing to four square-section tapering legs beaded to the inside edge, terminating in hoof feet and joined by humpbacked stretchers
84 cm high, 92.5 cm wide, 92.5 cm deep
- Lot Sold $70,000 (Hammer Price)
- $85,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
China Art, Hong Kong, 16 October 1987
Private Collection, Tasmania
Condition Report
Some surface wear and scratches to the table top, some areas lacking the surface sheen. Some water marks to the upper surface of the stretchers. Some deterioration to the underside of the feet, probably due to exposure to moisture consistent with normal use over time. A small repair to the beaded edge of the apron approx 5 cm.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM