A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi Qing dynasty
(2)Estimate $12,000 – $16,000
each with a rounded crestrail composed of five joined members applied with four metal bands, and set on straight back posts centred with a plain rectangular S-form splat, supported by tapering curved side posts and recessed curved front posts with shaped flanges below the outscrolled handgrips, the hardwood seat within a mitred frame on four round section legs joined by beaded shaped aprons and four stretchers of ascending height, the wood with attractive grain and rich honey tones
(2)
99.5 cm high, 63 cm wide, 60 cm deep
- Lot Sold $68,000 (Hammer Price)
- $82,960 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, 4 March 1995
This lot is accompanied by a Tomlinson Antique House certificate of antiquity describing the chairs as huanghuali and dating them to the Qing dynasty
Condition Report
One chair with recessed seat panel formed of three sections. A slight gap in the join of the apron below the footrest. The join of the back stretcher to the rear left leg has become detached. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
