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PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
~2808
A RARE HUANGHUALI FLUSH-CORNER LEG The simianping, or 'four-corner's flush' form, is amongst the most
DAYBED, TA attractive forms found in Chinese furniture construction. It relies on
the simplicity of its lines and figure of the wood for its beauty, and
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY the present bed is a superb example of this successful combination.
Of ‘four-corners flush’ form, the soft mat seat is set within Furniture of simianping form is likely derived from the earlier method of
a thick rectangular frame above a plain apron. The whole is box-construction, and it became a much revered form during the Ming
dynasty.
supported on legs of square section ending in hoof feet.
18 ⅞ in. (48 cm.) high, 79 ⅞ in. (203 cm.) wide,
26 ½ in. (67.5 cm.) deep
HK$2,000,000-3,000,000 US$260,000-390,000
明末/清初 黃花梨四面平榻
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