Lot 5 A huanghuali four-drawer desk

A huanghuali four-drawer desk

18th/19th century

EUR 10,000

€10,000 - €20,000

84x158.5x67.5 cm

The two-panel tabletop shows some minor superficial scratches and a short crack. In several locations on the tabletop, wooden dowels have been inserted (see photos). The drawer-stops for the two right drawers are missing. Wear is consistent with age and use.

The two-panel top set within a rectangular mitred frame, above four drawers with brass pulls, with rounded aprons around, the whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in hoof feet.
**Footnote**
*Please note: 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 as well as certain hardwoods such as huanghuali and zitan. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country outside of the EU.
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
十八/十九世纪黄花梨四屉桌
【年代】
十八/十九世纪
【描述】
桌面由两块面板组成，嵌入矩形斜接框架中，下方有四个带铜拉手的抽屉，四周有圆角围板，整体由方形截面腿支撑，腿端为马蹄足。
**注**
*请注意：潜在买家应知悉，多个国家禁止进口含有濒危物种材料的物品，包括但不限于珊瑚、象牙、玳瑁以及某些硬木如黄花梨和紫檀。因此，有意将此拍品进口到欧盟以外国家的买家应在竞拍前熟悉相关海关规定。
【品相】
两块面板桌面有一些轻微的表面划痕和一条短裂纹。桌面多处插入了木榫（见照片）。右侧两个抽屉的挡板缺失。磨损程度与年代和使用情况相符。