Smith & Singer
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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A hardwood writing table Qing dynasty, 19th century

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000

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of huanghuali and other woods, the rectangular floating panel top within a mitred frame with rounded corners extending down to form the chamfered square section legs with beaded edge terminating in hoof feet, the front with a pair of drawers with slightly raised panels set with bail handles flanked by two deep drawers set with bail handles on quatrelobed plates
82 cm high, 116 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Provenance

Part of a label on the underside reputedly inscribed 'Kingdon' - possibly the explorer and botanist Frank Kingdon-Ward (1885-1958)

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Alison Alford

Consultant

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Sydney
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Brett Ballard

Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
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Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
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Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
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E: Anthony Hurl
   

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
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E: Ann Roberts

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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E: Geoffrey Smith
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0797  |  21 Jul 2015  |  Sydney
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