十七世紀 黃花梨平頭案17TH CENTURY十七世紀 黃花梨平頭案32 7/8 in. (83.5 cm.) high, 75 5/8 in. (192 cm.)wide, 21 1/2 in. (54.7 cm.) deepThe recessed-leg table is one of the most well-known and recognizable forms in classical Chinese furniture. Tables of this elegant and restrained form trace their origins to the furniture design of the Song dynasty, and several variations on this type are known. The basic proportions were adapted to make large painting tables, smaller tables, benches and stools. Tables of the size of the present table are generally referred to as painting tables.For a similar huanghuali recessed-leg table, see the 16th/17th century example illustrated by Wang Shixiang and Curtis Evarts, Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Chicago, 1995, p. 114, no. 54, later sold at Christie’s, New York, 19 September 1996, lot 75. Evarts also points out that this basic form of table has been repeatedly depicted in paintings, as well, from as early as the Song dynasty (960- 1279). See, also, Robert D. Jacobsen and Nicholas Grindley, Classical Chinese Furniture in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, 1999, pp. 122-23, no. 40, for a similar painting table dated to the 17th century.Details A HUANGHUALI RECESSED-LEG PAINTING TABLE, PINGTOU’AN17TH CENTURYThe single panel top is set within the wide rectangular frame, above plain aprons and spandrels, the whole is supported on legs of circular section and joined by pairs of stretchers.32 7/8 in. (83.5 cm.) high, 75 5/8 in. (192 cm.)wide, 21 1/2 in. (54.7 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