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Lot Essay
The present pair of stools is distinguished by their unusual proportions and size. This and the substantial use of precious huanghuali, and the thickness of the members, suggest the pair were a special commission by a wealthy client.
The simianping, or 'four-corner's flush' form, is amongst the most attractive forms found in Chinese furniture construction. It relies on the simplicity of its lines and figure of the wood for its beauty, and the present benches are a superb examples of this successful combination. Furniture of simianping form is likely derived from the earlier method of box-construction, and it became a much revered form during the Ming dynasty.
The simianping, or 'four-corner's flush' form, is amongst the most attractive forms found in Chinese furniture construction. It relies on the simplicity of its lines and figure of the wood for its beauty, and the present benches are a superb examples of this successful combination. Furniture of simianping form is likely derived from the earlier method of box-construction, and it became a much revered form during the Ming dynasty.