Huali Kang Table

Huali Kang Table, China, possibly Guangxu period, rectangular with two out-curved sides, the out-curved paneled legs, decorated with openwork ruyi cloud design, ht. 13 3/8 x 46 in. Provenance: Malcolm Swenson at Hanover, New Hampshire. Mr. Swenson periodically lived and worked in China from 1974, and many of his furniture collections were featured in the exhibition, Classic Chinese Furniture, jointly organized by Robert Ellsworth (1929-2014) and held in memory of Cui Wei Lian (1935-2004) at the Kimball-Jenkins Estate in 2004. Estimate $8,000-10,000 Repair to lower edge of top on one side at leg join, otherwise in good condition. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.