十七世紀 黃花梨高束腰霸王棖馬蹄足條桌17TH CENTURY十七世紀 黃花梨高束腰霸王棖馬蹄足條桌31 1/4 in. (79.5 cm.) high, 43 1/2 in. (110.5 cm.) wide, 21 5/8 in. (55 cm.) deepThe presence of ‘giant arm’s braces’ substitute the need for the more commonly seen humpback stretchers. Compare to a similar table formerly in the Grace Wu’s collection, illustrated in Sublime and Divine, Chinese Ming Furniture, Hong Kong, 2014, pp.88-91, later sold at Guardian Beijing, 17 May 2014, lot 4413.Details A HIGH-WAISTED HUANGHUALI SIDE TABLE WITH ‘GIANT’S ARM’ BRACES17TH CENTURYThe single-panel top is set within wide rectangular frame above a narrow waist, with ‘S’ shaped ‘giant’s arm’ braces extending from the inside of each leg to the underside of the table, terminating at the transverse stretcher, all supported on legs of square section terminating in hoof feet.31 1/4 in. (79.5 cm.) high, 43 1/2 in. (110.5 cm.) wide, 21 5/8 in. (55 cm.) deep Provenance C.L. Ma, Hong Kong Special notice Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Post lot text Please note these lots incorporate material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on this lot if you plan to import the lot into another country. Please refer to Christie’s Conditions of Sale. Conditions of sale