A SMALL BOXWOOD WAISTED CIRCULAR STAND

18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A SMALL BOXWOOD WAISTED CIRCULAR STAND
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The stand is carved from a single section of richly patinated boxwood. A fine pale yellow silk covers the circular top, which is finely carved with molded and beaded edges above a narrow waist. A decorative border encircles the rounded shoulder above a reticulated apron. The whole is raised on five elegantly shaped cabriole legs joined by a circular base stretcher further carved with decorative bands and raised on small tab feet.
2 5/8 in. (6.8 cm.) high, 4 ½ in. (11.5 cm.) diam.

Lot Essay

Boxwood (huangyangmu) is a slow-growing evergreen found worldwide. The dense quality of the wood, with its creamy yellowish-brown coloration and tendency to develop a lustrous and richly colored patina, made it a favorite of carvers during the Qing dynasty. The fine workmanship and attention to detail exhibit a very fine sensibility and finesse, which would have enhanced any work of art elevated by this exquisite stand.

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