SHEN PING (CHINA, B. 1954) and ZHOU MO (CHINA, B, 1960)

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A BLACK PERSIMMON-INSET AFRICAN BLACKWOOD RECTANGULAR DESK
SHEN PING (CHINA, B. 1954) and ZHOU MO (CHINA, B, 1960)

139 × 60 × 78 cm. (54 11/16 × 23 5/8 × 30 11/16 in.)

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

The present desk is slightly higher with tapered legs that are unlike those produced in the traditional format. The carved ruyi motifs above each foot provide a visual balance to the desk. The outer sides of the legs are angular whilst the inner sides are rounded, thus giving the desk a sense of toughness and softness at the same time.

Christie's can only arrange domestic delivery for this lot. Christie's cannot arrange the export and overseas delivery of this lot.

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