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18TH/19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF HARDWOOD 'SOUTHERN OFFICIAL'S HAT' ARMCHAIRS, NANGUANMAOYI
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The stepped top rail of each chair is supported on rear posts of square section, which extend downwards to form the back legs. The top sections of the splats are carved in openwork with stylised foliage, with the central sections shaped as plain rectangular panels and the lower sections enclosing a curved apron. The curved arm rails are supported by front posts, above rectangular frames enclosing rattan seats. The legs are of square section and are joined by stretchers and foot rests.
43¾ in. (111 cm.) high, 17¼ in. (44 cm.) deep, 21½ in. (55 cm.) wide (2)
18TH/19TH CENTURY
The stepped top rail of each chair is supported on rear posts of square section, which extend downwards to form the back legs. The top sections of the splats are carved in openwork with stylised foliage, with the central sections shaped as plain rectangular panels and the lower sections enclosing a curved apron. The curved arm rails are supported by front posts, above rectangular frames enclosing rattan seats. The legs are of square section and are joined by stretchers and foot rests.
43¾ in. (111 cm.) high, 17¼ in. (44 cm.) deep, 21½ in. (55 cm.) wide (2)
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VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium
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