A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back arm chairs, Quanyi
(2)Estimate $8,000 – $10,000
each chair with five-segmented rounded crestrail set on straight back posts with beaded shaped flanges, centred with a slightly arched rectangular splat pierced with a ruyi-shaped dragon cartouche, the tapering side posts and recessed front posts with shaped beaded flanges below the outscrolled hand grips, the soft mat seat within a mitred frame, the cylindrical legs joined by a beaded shaped apron and four stepped stretchers, the wood of attractive honey tones
(2)
106.5 cm high, 67 cm wide, 60 cm deep
- Lot Sold $45,000 (Hammer Price)
- $54,900 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One with a short diagonal crack from the right aperture at the base of the central splat approx 2.5 cm. Some minor wear to feet. Generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |