A 'HUANGHUALI' RECTANGULAR TABLE WITH REMOVABLE LEGS (BIANAN) QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

the rectangular top above a finely beaded apron on shaped and curving angular short legs, tenoned and dovetailed into a pair of removable tall legs of rectangular section joined by horizontal stretches, the top section forming a kang table, or, with legs attached, a side table (2)

Sotheby's New York, 23rd and 25th April, 1987, lot 496.

There is a long thin 12 inch fill to the center of the top board, which has shrunk slightly. One of the foot has been restored with a 6 inch triangular form patch. There are some minor fills to the age cracks. The legs are very slightly warped. Overall in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Compare to a portable table sold in these rooms, 31st May and 1st June 1994, lot 515.