A pair of hongmu and hardwood stands, 20th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY

of petal-shaped hexagonal section, the flush panel top within a shaped mitred frame with multi grooved edge above a short straight waist carved with a frieze of flowerheads and foliage, the stepped shoulders extending down to form the six straight legs joined by pierced ruyi-head and angular scroll spandrels and by curved stretchers above the scroll feet
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103 cm high, 500 cm diameter

• Lot Sold $8,500 (Hammer Price)
• $10,370 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

1: medium diagonal scuff mark running from one edge inwards approximately 7 cm. Other light surface marks to the top. Discolouration to the feet, indicating past contact with water. Structurally sound.
2: light surface scratches to the top. Discolouration to the feet, indicating past contact with water. Structurally sound.

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