明末 黃花梨條桌

the panelled rectangular top supported on a straight waist and beaded apron, the long elegant beaded square-section legs terminating in hoof feet

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

The table is in very good condition with the exception of light ink stains to the single panel top, minor nicks to the beaded edge of the apron, small areas of patching to the bottom of the legs and minor surface scratches and wear commensurate with age.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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本桌造型簡潔，更顯黃花梨木色澤豐潤，木紋秀麗。尺寸相近之桌多以橫棖及角牙支撐結構，加強承托力，本品無則橫棖角牙，頗為鮮見。比較一例，現藏於賽克勒美術館，Smithsonian Institution，華盛頓D.C.，載於Sarah Handler，《Austere Luminosity of Chinese Classical Furniture》，柏克萊，2001年，頁21，圖1.13。

此類條桌無橫棖，長度適中，適宜用於觀賞書畫、揮毫作畫，並置書籍、筆筒等文士珍玩於桌上，故又稱畫案。本桌造型簡約，桌足微往內收，下承馬蹄足，典雅大器，實屬佳例。