A 'HUANGHUALI' AND HARDWOOD TABLE LATE QING DYNASTY / 20TH CENTURY

the single panel top set within a frame and joined to scrolling everted flanges at either end, over a wide apron elaborately carved with a scrolling meander of leafing peony blooms, extending to shaped spandrels flanking rectangular section legs similarly decorated, the legs joined at the short ends by stretchers enclosing archaistic openwork brackets, and supported on shaped and further foliate-carved slab feet

Both everted flanges have been reattached. There has been general consolidation to the joinery. There are filled splits and repairs and possible replacements to the openwork panels, aprons and stretchers. The surface with expected wear. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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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