Bidspirit auction | Chinese Pierced Hardwood Altar Low

Chinese Pierced Hardwood Altar Low Table - Chinese hardwood altar or low table, late 19th-20th century. Of rectangular form, featuring an intricately pierced apron depicting grapevine motifs surmounted by bamboo-carved molding and scrolled ends. Atop pierced legs joined by side stretchers. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 21 1/2 in x width: 68 in x depth: 16 1/2 in. Condition: The table is structurally sound and stable. There is separation to the joints. There are scattered signs of repair and visible glue adhesive throughout, particularly to one of the scrolling elements, to the pierced skirt, and along the underside. There are small to moderate chips and losses along the extreme edges of the table and along the carved elements. Scattered splits forming in the wood, particularly along the skirt and legs. Light scuffs and scratches along the surface. Small, scattered areas of toning along the surface. Wear commensurate with age and use to the legs and feet, including scuffs, scratches, splits, and small losses.