A CLOISONNE AND HARDWOOD STAND, QING-REPUBLIC

A CLOISONNE ENAMEL-INSET HARDWOOD STAND, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
China, late 19th to first half of 20th century. The top inset with a circular cloisonne plaque enameled with a central medallion enclosing a flowerhead amid leafy vines, all surrounded by lotus blossoms and scrolling vines.

Provenance: From a Dutch private collection.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, firing flaws and light surface scratches, the stretchers with some cracks and associated old repairs.

Weight: ca. 5 kg
Dimensions: Height 51 cm, Diameter 41 cm (the top) and 30.5 cm (the cloisonne plaque)

The stand is supported on five cabriole legs with scrolling ruyi feet and connected by curved stretchers forming a pentagon, the apron carved with bats between the legs. The wood of an attractive grain and color.

Auction result comparison: Compare a related hongmu low table, also inset with a circular cloisonne plaque, dated to the 20th century, of larger size (54.5 cm high), at Christie's New York, 6 April 2011, lot 551, sold for USD 10,000.

清末民初銅胎掐絲琺琅纏枝花卉圓凳
中國，十九世紀末至二十世紀上半葉。掐絲琺瑯凳面，開光内可見纏枝花卉紋，環繞著蓮花和捲曲的藤蔓。

來源：荷蘭私人收藏
品相：狀況良好，有輕微磨損、燒製缺陷和輕微的表面劃痕，凳腿上有一些裂縫和舊維修。

重量：約 5 公斤
尺寸：高 51 厘米, 直徑 41 厘米 (凳面)，30.5 厘米 (掐絲琺琅開光)

拍賣結果比較：一件相近鑲掐絲琺琅紅木几，二十世紀，尺寸更大 (高54.5 厘米)，見紐約佳士得2011年4月6日 lot 551, 售價USD 10,000。