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19TH CENTURY
Details
A SET OF THREE POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU ARMCHAIRS
19TH CENTURY
Each chair is elaborately carved on one side of the back and sides with a dragon amidst clouds, and painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt, above the mat seat and pierced apron carved with a dragon medallion. The whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in scroll-form feet and carved with upturned acanthus leaves, joined by base stretchers.
37 in. (93.9 cm.) high, 27 1⁄4 in. (69.2 cm.) wide, 20 1⁄4 in. (51.4 cm.) deep
19TH CENTURY
Each chair is elaborately carved on one side of the back and sides with a dragon amidst clouds, and painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt, above the mat seat and pierced apron carved with a dragon medallion. The whole is raised on square-section legs terminating in scroll-form feet and carved with upturned acanthus leaves, joined by base stretchers.
37 in. (93.9 cm.) high, 27 1⁄4 in. (69.2 cm.) wide, 20 1⁄4 in. (51.4 cm.) deep
Provenance
An Asian-American family collection, acquired in the early 20th century, by repute.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist