Lot description
AN EXQUISITELY CARVED AND RARE IMPERIAL ZITAN SIDE TABLE QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY THIS IS A PREMIUM LOT. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO BID ON PREMIUM LOTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE PREMIUM LOT PRE-REGISTRATION 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE. the tightly grained, dark gold-flecked zitan wood carved in the form of a long rectangular table supported on four legs of square section terminating in hoof feet, the plain tabletop contrasting with the intricately carved frame depicting intertwining gnarled prunus branches laden with flowering blooms and opening buds, the carving of the frame skilfully utilising varying levels of relief to create a monumental and sumptuous floral scene 90 by 192 by 48.4 cm. 35 1/2 by 75 1/2 by 19 in.
