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A 'HUANGHUALI' WRITING TABLE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 33 1/2 in., 85.1 cm; Width 50 7/8 in., 129.2 cm; Depth 16 1/4 in., 41.3 cm
the single board top set flush into the miter, mortise and tenon frame of typical construction, the frame with beaded edge above a row the three short drawers with brass pulls and circular back plates, the sides with fielded panels over beaded spandreled aprons, all supported on square-section legs, beaded along the inside edge ending in angular scrolled feet
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 16th September 2017, lot 909.
Condition
The table has some shrinkage to the top panel. The spandrels are missing. One of the drawers has a broken base and another has a replaced base. There are areas of filled splits and chips and consolidation overall. There is wear, small nicks and scratches overall consistent with age and use. 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.
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.