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PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION

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A HONGMU CORNER-LEG SIDE TABLE
19TH CENTURY

清十九世紀 紅木半桌

The rectangular top is set within a wide frame, above a beaded openwork
599 waist. The aprons are carved with a geometric rim above an openwork rope

and coin design. It is supported by rectangular legs with scroll-form feet.

19 in. (48 cm.) high, 37º in. (95.5 cm.) wide, 12º in. (31 cm.) deep

£5,000-8,000 $7,600-12,000
€6,800-11,000

PROVENANCE:

A distinguished private European collection, acquired between 1956-1959.

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A LARGE GILT-DECORATED LACQUER
CORNER-LEG SIDE TABLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY

清十八/十九世紀 大漆描金山水圖平
頭案

The rectangular top is decorated with a central
panel enclosing a pagoda within a river landscape
scene, fanked by two foliate panels enclosing
peony and chrysanthemum and birds, reserved on
a diaper ground. The waisted openwork scrolling
apron and square-section legs are decorated with
scrolling lotus.

32º in. (83 cm.) high, 50Ω in. (128.5 cm.), 18 in.
(45.5 cm.) deep

£2,000-3,000 $3,100-4,500
€2,800-4,100

PROVENANCE:

A distinguished private European collection,
acquired between 1956-1959.

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