A HUANGHUALI AND BURLWOOD CORNER LEG SIDE TABLE (TIAOZHUO) 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

of simianping, 'four sides flush' form, with a single top panel of well-figured burlwood enclosed by a wide, straight-edged frame set directly upon slender corner legs of square section terminating in high hoof feet, the underside with three supporting transverse braces

The tight, flush joints at the corners and the underside with an even matte black finish indicate that the table has undergone restoration relatively recently perhaps in the last couple of decades. The surface with some nicks and burn marks, the feet with good wear. It is possible that the table originally had a base stretcher which is now missing.
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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Both refined and restrained the present table represents a high point in classical Chinese furniture. The spare and seemingly simple lines are the product of flawless design made possible by very sophisticated joinery. A nearly identical table, described as a qin table, is illustrated in Splendor of Style: Classical Furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, National Museum of History, Taipei, 1999, p. 133.