Lot Essay
Although softwood versions of this form are common, an example in hardwood, such as this, is very rare
Details
A HUALI GATE BENCH, TIAODENG
18TH CENTURY
Of sturdy proportions, the top with rounded edge above a beaded apron and long, beaded, apron-head spandrels, supported on splayed legs of circular section joined by double stretchers
20½in. (52cm.) high, 39½in. (100cm.) wide, 12½in. (32cm.) deep
18TH CENTURY
Of sturdy proportions, the top with rounded edge above a beaded apron and long, beaded, apron-head spandrels, supported on splayed legs of circular section joined by double stretchers
20½in. (52cm.) high, 39½in. (100cm.) wide, 12½in. (32cm.) deep
Literature
Wang et al., Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, p. 42, no. 20