A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMELED ZITAN LOW SQUARE TABLES QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each of square form with a yellow Canton enamel floating panel, the panel painted with a pair of pink bats with interlocked wings enclosing a spray of peaches, surrounded by four bats on the corners, all against pink and blue clouds reserved on a bright yellow ground, enclosed in a zitan frame, set on a reticulated waist with panels of archaistic scrolls, above a beaded cloud shape apron carved with a pair of confronting dragons flanking a ruyi-head, raised on four legs of square section terminating in hooved padded feet carved with a small dragon head on the corners, the wood of warm chestnut tone

The overall condition is very good with only minor repairs to the legs. There are minor surface scratches to the table top with enamel crackles, but virtually no repainting or restoration to the enameling.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."