Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 278

Lot 278

A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Huanghuali Tray Table, 19th Century

A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Huanghuali Tray Table, 19th Century
Lot 278 Details
A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Huanghuali Tray Table, 19th Century

19世紀 黃花梨嵌螺鈿托盤 (桌台後配)

Very finely inlaid in concentric floral motifs, with a blooming branch of peonies surrounded by fluttering butterflies at the centre, encircled by a scrolling lotus band, and further by floral sprays amidst butterflies and auspicious symbols, with a scrolling lotus band to the edge of the table, and further bordered by equidistant floral sprays at the table’s outermost raised edge
height 19.1" — 48.4 cm.
made into a table by the current owner in the 1980s

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $5,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Huanghuali Tray Table, 19th Century
  • A Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Huanghuali Tray Table, 19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 278
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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