A boxwood 'root' stand Qing Dynasty, 18th / 19th Century

the wood of golden honey tone, carved to resemble a natural root formation with a flat upper surface supported on intricately gnarled intertwining 'roots'

There are scattered areas of cracks along the grain, all minor. It is in otherwise good condition with very nice finish.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Root furniture, whether natural or contrived, was highly favored by the literati for its direct association with nature and frequently appears in genre paintings in various forms including stands, tables and chairs. Compare a smaller boxwood 'root' stand from the Mary and George Bloch Collection, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 23rd October 2005, lot 21; and a rootwood stand of similar shape from the same collection, lot 36. See also a hardwood 'root' stool formerly in the collection of Anna Moffo Sarnoff, sold in these rooms, 21st September 2006, lot 177.