Bidspirit auction | Chinese Hardwood Pierced Rectangular Ottoman

Chinese Hardwood Pierced Rectangular Ottoman - Chinese hardwood footrest or ottoman of rectangular form, 19th/20th century. Featuring an elegantly pierced skirt atop cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw form feet. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 13 1/2 in x width: 30 in x depth: 16 1/2 in. Condition: The footrest is structurally sound and stable. There are signs of restoration, particularly to one of the feet and along the underside. There are extensive areas of inpainting to the finish. There is separation to the joints. There are splits forming in the wood, particularly along the footrest's table top. There are no losses to the reticulated elements. There is a loss along the rim. Fleabite to small-sized chips along the rim. Small to moderate losses along the feet. Light dust gathered along the underside and recessed areas. Light wear to the upholstery, particularly to the ties along each corner.