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A CHinese export seCtionAl HArdwood desK
19th Century
The beamed table top with two long drawers, carved in relief with
medallions of scrolling and blossoming prunus, supported by a chest
of drawers to the right and two cabriole legs with lion paw feet to the
left, all carved in relief with designs of scrolling prunus and decorated
with a reticulated apron of peonies and prunus, the table top
surmounted by an asymmetric reticulated corner screen, also featuring
scrolling floral motifs, terminating in two further small cabinets. 152 cm
high (59 5/8in) x 103cm (40 1/2in) wide x 78.5cm (30 7/8in) deep
£2,000 - 3,000 HK$24,000 - 35,000
CNY19,000 - 28,000
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