17TH-18TH CENTURY

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A RARE HUANGHUALI LOW BACK CHAIR, MEIGUIYI
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The chair has a straight toprail, with a beaded shaped apron extending to the spandrels. The mat seat has a wide frame and the legs are joined by further beaded shaped aprons and stretchers.
34 in. (86.3 cm.) high, 22 1/8 in. (56.2 cm.) wide, 17 ¼ in. (43.8 cm.) deep

Provenance

From the collection of a distinguished Asian gentleman, acquired in Hong Kong in 2006.

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Lot Essay

The meiguiyi, 'rose chair', was first popular in the Ming dynasty for its light construction and elegant appearance. The form is also known as a wenyi, 'writing chair' in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, but neither of these terms appear before the 20th century.

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