Lot Essay
This lot, together with the succeeding lot, were originally acquired as one set.
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LATE QING DYNASTY
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A SET OF FOUR HONGMU ARMCHAIRS AND TWO HONGMU STANDS
LATE QING DYNASTY
Each chair has a tall back splat carved with two registers, each enclosing a different treasure, framed by the openwork back and side rails carved as archaistic scrolls. The wide rectangular seat is above a beaded apron carved with scrollwork. The legs are of square section and joined by stretchers. Each stand has top panels set within the square frame above a broad waist enclosing a drawer, on top of openwork aprons in the form of scrolls, all raised on square-section feet joined by stretchers enclosing lattice of crackled ice pattern.
Chair: 38 1/2 in. (98 cm.) high, 24 in. (61 cm.) long, 20 in. (51 cm.) deep,
Stand: 30 3/4 in. (78 cm.) high, 17 1/4 in. (44 cm.) long, 17 3/4 in. (45 cm.) deep
LATE QING DYNASTY
Each chair has a tall back splat carved with two registers, each enclosing a different treasure, framed by the openwork back and side rails carved as archaistic scrolls. The wide rectangular seat is above a beaded apron carved with scrollwork. The legs are of square section and joined by stretchers. Each stand has top panels set within the square frame above a broad waist enclosing a drawer, on top of openwork aprons in the form of scrolls, all raised on square-section feet joined by stretchers enclosing lattice of crackled ice pattern.
Chair: 38 1/2 in. (98 cm.) high, 24 in. (61 cm.) long, 20 in. (51 cm.) deep,
Stand: 30 3/4 in. (78 cm.) high, 17 1/4 in. (44 cm.) long, 17 3/4 in. (45 cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired from Hei Hung-Lu, Hong Kong, 1991
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, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note that the description of this lot should read:
A SET OF FOUR HONGMU CHAIRS AND TWO HONGMU STANDS
本拍品的名稱為:
晚清 紅木雕博古紋扶手椅四張及紅木有屜方几兩張
A SET OF FOUR HONGMU CHAIRS AND TWO HONGMU STANDS
本拍品的名稱為:
晚清 紅木雕博古紋扶手椅四張及紅木有屜方几兩張