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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
12-Feb-2015
Lot No.
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Description:
Jiaoyi Chinese hardwood pair of folding horseshoe back armchairs 19th/20th century, possibly Huanghuali, each chair has a rounded crestrail ending in outswept handrests which are supported by the curved extensions of the front legs. The back splat carved with pierced panels with qilins amongst stylised clouds & scrolls. The front stretcher is beneath a foot-rest which has three coin shaped pierced metal plaque, the wood with fine grain & patina. Ref: Christie's London, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 6 November 2012, Lot 194 and Wang Shixiang, Classic Chinese Furniture p. 106-7 for a similar chair. Dimensions 105 x 67 x 65 cm
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified