Lot 1115. A huanghuali rectangular corner-leg painting table, hua'an, 19th century; 34 in. (86.5 cm.) high, 67 5/8 in. (171.7 cm.) wide, 24 in. (61 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 70,000 - USD 90,000. Price realised USD 269,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

The two-panel top is set within a rectangular frame with a thumb-grooved edge above a narrow, plain waist. The top is supported on a beaded apron and beaded legs of square section which terminate in hoof feet, and are joined by humpback stretchers.

Provenance: Hobbs & Bishops, Hong Kong, 2000.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza