Asian Art I - 21st May 2014
Lot 33
A Chinese Imperial zitan rectangular table base 18th/19th century
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £55000
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Description
A Chinese Imperial zitan rectangular table base 18th/19th century, constructed in sections, elaborately carved with Chinese rococo-style scrolling foliate designs, each leg with a circular convex cartouche above curling ball feet, 70cm x 125cm x 55cm.
Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (II), p.34, no.26, where a throne with related carving and identical feet is illustrated.