Lot 191. A huanghuali side table (Xiaotiaozhuo), 17th century. Height 34 in., 86.4 cm; Width 39 1/8  in., 99.3 cm; Depth 19 1/4  in., 49 cm. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 USD. Lot sold 161,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

The rectangular single board panel secured within a broad molded frame above a recessed waist over a beaded and scrolling apron carved in relief with intertwining vines all supported on four slightly tapering legs of square section joined by humpback stretchers, and terminating in hoof feet, the underside with three transverse stretchers, the wood of honey-brown color.

Provenance: The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, 1989.