A pair of mother of pearl inlaid hardwood armchairs,
20th century
(2)
Estimate $1,200 – $1,800
the high back pierced and inlaid with a central panel of a crane and deer beside a pine tree within spirally entwined tasselled borders, the shaped crest pierced and inlaid with a pair of birds among flowering prunus, the decoration repeated on the arm supports, apron and legs
(2)
94.5 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, 42 cm deep
Condition Report
One chair - repair to lower back leg leaving a chip. Slight gaps in seat frame joins. Other chair - minor losses of mother of pearl inlay on arms. Back of seat frame glued to side supports at the rear.
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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 |
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 |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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