清康熙 彩漆描金花卉紋條桌

of rectangular form, the ochre-yellow ground painted with black, red, green and gilt lacquer, the top with a large shaped central reserve enclosing a formal stylized peony blossom issuing angular scrollwork and further blooms, all against a wan-fret diaper ground and a border of archaistic confronting kuilong, above a short recessed waist enclosing three elliptical panels of open scrollwork, over a shaped apron painted with varying stylized flowers and openwork spandrels of archaistic hooks and scrolls, the four legs of square section painted with flowers terminating in hoof feet, the legs joined on the short side by stretchers with openwork spandrels, the underside black lacquered and with two transverse stretchers 

（傳）盧芹齋
Joseph Rondina, Ltd，紐約，1981年

Lifting lacquer has been consolidated. Numerous areas of loss and wear have been restored as evident by overpaint. There is extensive craquelure - the most prominent of which appear to have been filled. The surface has been heavily shallacked which has perhaps been heated and pressed to ensure that the lacquer beneath is stabilized. There are small chips to the corners, edges and feet.
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.