A Huanghuali Table, Zhuo

17TH CENTURY

細節

A Huanghuali Table, Zhuo
17th Century
The single-panel top set in a generously proportioned frame with 'ice-plate' edge above a narrow concave waist supported by legs of square section at the corners joined by humpback aprons with braces of interlocked double circles, the wood with feathery graining
33.7/8in. (86cm.) high, 68in. (174cm.) long, 22in. (57.8cm.) wide

拍場告示

This lot should be dated 17th/18th Century.

拍品專文

The double circle motif symbolizes permanence and longevity. It is a symbol that appears to be often found on bamboo-inspired furniture, characterized by round members and wrap-around stretchers.

The form of this table is unusual in that it does not appear to refer to the bamboo furniture repertoire and features plain humpback stretchers rather than leg-encircling humpback stretchers. For an example of a table with double circle braces but leg-encircling humpback stretchers, refer to G. Kates, Chinese Household Furniture, New York, 1962, no. 41.