A Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase stand

late Qing Dynasty/Republic

The near square lobed top carved with three dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid roiling clouds, supported on a waist decorated with cell and lappet borders, above a shaped apron and four tapering cabriole legs, all carved with conforming dragons chasing flaming pearls, terminating in a low base formed by four shaped stretchers

89cm high, 46cm wide and 39 deep.

FOOTNOTE:

A near identical vase stand was sold in these rooms, 19 July 2017, lot 231. For further comparison, see a pair of similar lacquer stands sold at Christie's Paris rooms, 21-22 June 2016, lot 127.

Condition Report
Generally fair with some signs of age and wear.  Some chips to lacquer in places (a few small pieces extant to be re-attached).  Most wear showing on feet and stretchers with chipping to the corners and some cracks where feet join the stretcher frame.  Please refer to images.

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