A huali painting table - Qing Dynasty

Of elongated rectangular form with single floating panel to the top, a set-in waist with raised ellipses above the slightly curved apron carved with squared C-scrolls and foliate tendrils that descend at each corner to the top of each leg (shrinkage, repairs). 35 x 83 1/4 x 20 3/8in (89 x 211.5 x 52cm) - Sold for $13,000 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California