Lot Essay
Refer to the table with similar cloud collars illustrated by Robert H. Ellsworth in Chinese Furniture, p. 162, no. 58
Details
A ZITAN TABLE STAND, XIAOQIAOTOUAN
17TH CENTURY
The paneled top with 'ice-plate' edge and terminating in everted flanges at the ends, supported on recessed legs, each with humpback floor stretchers and framing a pierced panel containing a large single cloud collar, the apron with beaded edge and cloud spandrels
11in. (28cm.) high, 24in. (61cm.) wide, 11 3/8in. (29cm.) deep
17TH CENTURY
The paneled top with 'ice-plate' edge and terminating in everted flanges at the ends, supported on recessed legs, each with humpback floor stretchers and framing a pierced panel containing a large single cloud collar, the apron with beaded edge and cloud spandrels
11in. (28cm.) high, 24in. (61cm.) wide, 11 3/8in. (29cm.) deep
Literature
Wang et al., Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, p. 182, no. 85