拍品 580
  • 580

明十七世紀 黃花梨雙套環卡子花半桌

估價
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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描述

  • huanghuali
the well-figured single board top set within a miter, mortise and tenon frame of standard construction, with a double-cushion-molded edge, on legs of circular section joined by half-round arched stretchers, wrapping around the corners, enclosing interlocked double-ring struts, the underside with three transverse stretchers

來源

嘉木堂,香港,2006年

展覽

《Ming Furniture, Selections from Hong Kong & London Gallery》,嘉木堂,香港,2000年,編號2

Condition

The table is in overall good condition. There are filled gaps to either side of the top board due to slight shrinkage. It is possible that some of the struts are later replacements. As expected, there has been general consolidation to the joinery and the surface has appropriate wear. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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拍品資料及來源

The design of the present lot is inspired by nature and archaism, its softy rounded edges imitating the bamboo or cane furniture seen in Song Dynasty painting. The use of a rare and expensive hardwood in imitation of a humbler material speaks to the high-minded refinement expected of a Ming scholar. For further discussion see Ronald Longsdorf, "Chinese Bamboo Furniture, Its History and Influence on Hardwood Furniture Design", Orientations, January 1994, pp. 76-83.