Description

Fine quality late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood scroll-ended 'altar' or console table of elegant proportions.
Free-standing tall carved huali hardwood altar-type table with well-carved simulated bamboo design with carved and pierced friezes decorated with fruiting vines .
The elegant carved uprights with intertwined bamboo-style decoration and shaped silhouette outlines. The ends joined with shaped and carved stretchers , the ends of the scroll-over ends with inset carved and pierced panels .
The base of each upright with a shallow carved calligraphic mark , possibly a signature of the maker . The leg finishing to the floor with a shaped foot.
The top with a 'bevelled' edge inset single-piece 'floating' panel of superb colour and patina. The whole table with a good consistent rich colour and patination, in excellent original condition with no damage or losses.
The use of symbolic bamboo carving is significant in Chinese culture. Bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty, and it represents the characteristics of moral integrity, modesty and loyalty. It is also admired for it's longevity and vitality because it can survive the harshest conditions of nature .
A decorative and practical table which could be used for a variety of purposes and multiple interior settings .
Had been cleaned and waxed in our workshops , ready to place in the home.
H 38"
D 16"
W 55"
China c. 1880
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Internal Ref: ML 1910