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LATE MING DYNASTY – EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE MASSIVE HUANGHUALI AND HARDWOOD TRESTLE-LEG TABLE
LATE MING DYNASTY – EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The thick, single-panel top is fitted flush in a rectangular frame set with everted ends above a beaded apron and spandrels carved in relief with stylised elephant heads between archaistic scroll. The whole is supported on thick outswept trestle legs joined by an openwork panel carved with chilong amidst scrolling vines above the shaped apron.
35 in. (88.9 cm.) high, 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm.) wide, 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
LATE MING DYNASTY – EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The thick, single-panel top is fitted flush in a rectangular frame set with everted ends above a beaded apron and spandrels carved in relief with stylised elephant heads between archaistic scroll. The whole is supported on thick outswept trestle legs joined by an openwork panel carved with chilong amidst scrolling vines above the shaped apron.
35 in. (88.9 cm.) high, 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm.) wide, 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Grace Wu Bruce, Hong Kong, 1996
A West Coast private collection, United States
Sold at Christie’s New York, 18-19 March 2021, lot 831
A West Coast private collection, United States
Sold at Christie’s New York, 18-19 March 2021, lot 831
Special notice
Please note, the endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. For further information please refer to the Conditions of Sale.
Further details
Please note these lots incorporate material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on this lot if you plan to import the lot into another country. Please refer to Christie’s Conditions of Sale.
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Marco Almeida (安偉達)
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