A Chinese Export Black And Gilt Lacquer Stand. Second Half 18th Century. Photo Sotheby's

Decorated overall in tones of gold on a black ground, the later rectangular plain top with foliate spandrels and supported on a conforming pierced frame above a molded apron with a shaped pendant at the center and open scroll brackets above turned cabriole legs with claw-and-ball toes, all decorated with foliate scrolls and leaves. Top associated. Height 28 1/2 in.; width 31 1/2 in.; depth 19 in. 72.4 cm; 80 cm; 48.3 cm - Estimate 4,000-6,000 USD

Sotheby's. Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor. New York | 24 sept. 2012 www.sothebys.com