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A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Estimate
30 000 - 50 000 SEK
2 670 - 4 450 EUR
2 720 - 4 540 USD
Hammer price
Unsold
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A huanghuali low table, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

The single panel top within a rectangular frame with rounded corners, above a shaped apron carved in low relief with a stylized taotie mask at the center and angular scrollwork at the corners, supported on square section legs terminating in angular-scrolled feet. Height 33 cm. Length 89 cm. Depth 28 cm.

Restored. Wear, stains.

Provenance

From the Collection of Klas E Böök (1909-1980), thence by descent. A Swedish diplomat and civil servant. Mr Böök first had a career within banking, that led up to the position of Governor of the Swedish National Bank from 1948 to 1951. His diplomatic career began when he was appointed head of the Commercial Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and envoy from 1947 to 1948. He was minister in Ottawa from 1951 to 1956, ambassador in Beijing from 1956 to 1961, also accredited as envoy to Bangkok from 1956 to 1959. Böök was ambassador in New Delhi, also accredited to Colombo and Kathmandu from 1961 to 1965 and in Bern from 1965 to 1972. He had special assignments for the Foreign Ministry from 1972 to 1975.

Exhibitions

Compare a matching table at, Saturday At Sotheby's: Asian Art, 19 March 2016, New York. Lot 1518.

To see other lots sold from the Collection of Klas E. Böök, see a Zitan Altartable with cloisonne placques, Bukowskis, Sale 649, lot no 981.

More information

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.