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A PAIR OF JICHIMU 'HALF-MOON' TABLES (YUEYAZHUO) QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
each with solid-plank D-shaped top set onto four straight legs of squared section, tapering slightly towards the hoof feet with simple curving plain aprons mitered into the legs and secured by four sinuous 'giant's arm' braces, the back legs each with two mortise and a tenon in order to join one another, the distinctive 'chicken-wing' feathering of the wood grain highly pronounced overall
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 19th March 2007, lot 321.
Condition
The braces are all later replacements.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The two tables are designed to be joined together to form a full circle. When assemble back to back the joined legs become the same size as those in the front. The tables were designed for efficiency and convenience; they could be easily moved discreetly against a wall but when required, formed a large surface to be placed in the center of a room.