Lot 234 , A Chinese hongmu ‘dragon’ envelope card table, c.1910, 55 cm Square, 78 cm high, some splits

A Chinese hongmu ‘dragon’ envelope card table, c.1910,
the quartered folding top carved in high relief with dragons chasing a flaming pearl the opposing side with fruiting vines with gaming counter wells, above a fruiting vine, frieze fitted with four small drawers (one to each corner) on four faux bamboo carved legs,
55 cm Square, 78 cm high, some splits
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
There are a few splits and minor losses to the joins of the leg to the apron. The table is a little wobbly and would benefit from the legs being glued and braced. Otherwise in reasonable condition.

Sold for £1,700