PROPERTY FROM AN EAST ASIAN PRIVATE COLLECTION

A PAIR OF SERPENTINE AND HUAMU-INSET HUANGHUALI OFFICIAL'S HAT ARMCHAIRS, SICHUTOU GUANMAOYI

16TH/17TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF SERPENTINE AND HUAMU-INSET HUANGHUALI OFFICIAL'S HAT ARMCHAIRS, SICHUTOU GUANMAOYI
16th/17th century
Of generous proportions, each with a vigorously shaped yokeback toprail with everted ends supported on corner posts which continue through to the back legs, the C-shaped rectangular back splat divided into three sections, the uppermost with a pale green serpentine panel, centered by a panel of finely figured burlwood (huamu), above a beaded shaped apron, the entire splat flanked by curvilinear beaded flanges, the elongated S-shaped arms supported by curved stiles and posts, which continue through the soft mat seat to form the front legs joined by beaded aprons and a shaped footrest with a plain apron
48in. (121.9cm.) high, 24¾in. (62cm.) wide, 18¾in. (47.6cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

Compare a pair of huanghuali official's hat armchairs with curvilinear beaded flanges flanking the splat, sold in these rooms, The Dr. S.Y. Yip Collection of Fine and Important Classical Chinese Furniture, 20 September 2002, lot 47.

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