Lot 129. A huanghuali corner-leg stool, fangdeng, Mid Qing Dynasty; 43.5cm (17 1/8in) wide x 43.5cm (17 1/8in) deep x 49.5cm (19 1/2in) high. Estimate HK$ 120,000-140,000. Sold for HK$ 120,000. Photo: Bonhams.

The rectangular frame mitred with soft cane seat and moulded edge above a recessed waist, the underside with two bowed transverse stretchers, resting on four legs of square section terminating in hoof feet, joined by humpback-shaped stretchers, the interior of the legs and apron with beaded edge.

Provenance: Ever Arts Gallery, Hong Kong
A Hong Kong private collection, acquired from the above on 21 August 2006.

Note: Compare with a huanghuali waisted corner-leg stool,17th/18th century, but with the legs unbeaded, which was sold at Bonhams London on 11 May 2017, lot 330.

A huanghuali waisted corner-leg stool, fangdeng, 17th-18th century;49cm (19 2/8in) high x 43.5cm (17in) wide x 37.2cm (14 5/8in) deep. Estimate £20,000 - 30,000 (€24,000 - 36,000). Sold for £ 20,000 at Bonhams London on 11 May 2017, lot 330. Photo: Bonhams.

Cf. my post: A huanghuali waisted corner-leg stool, fangdeng, 17th-18th century

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 1 Dec 2020, Hong Kong, Admiralty