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A LARGE PAIR OF GILT AND POLYCHROME BLACK-
LACQUERED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES
Lavishly decorated in polychrome and gilt designs on the top with
a shou character between two lotus medallions surrounded by four
sinuous dragons and four butterflies hovering amidst a profusion
of blossoming lotus, peonies and other flowerheads issuing from
curving tendrils and acanthus leaves, all within a border of scrolling
lotus and diaper cartouches, the waist decorated with rectangular
panels depicting further dragons, the legs and base frame with
further scrolling lotus designs. 80cm (31 1/2in) high x 130cm (51
1/8in) wide x 65cm (25 1/2in) deep (2).

£3,000 - 4,000
HK$29,000 - 39,000
CNY26,000 - 34,000
Lavishly decorated with intricate designs of blossoming flowers and
writhing dragons, the present tables appear to have been inspired by
Imperial lacquer furniture of the 18th century.
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A NINGXIA ‘BROCADE PATTERN’ CARPET
North China, Late Qing Dynasty
Woven with a large central brocade design within borders of swastika
motifs and Daoist emblem panels reserved on a geometric floral
pattern ground. 382.5cm (150in) high x 332cm (130 3/4in) wide

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000
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