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19TH CENTURY
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TWO HONGMU ARMCHAIRS
19TH CENTURY
Each curved and carved crestrail is supported on an openwork backsplat, one carved with a bat above a basket of peaches flanked by ruyi scepters, the other with a bat suspending two peaches between dragons, and similarly carved arms, all above the hardwood seat. The whole is supported on a plain apron and square-form legs, terminating in scroll-form feet and joined by low stretchers.
38 ½ in. (97.8 cm.) high, 24 ¼ in. (61.6 cm.) wide, 19 in. (48.3 cm.) deep
19TH CENTURY
Each curved and carved crestrail is supported on an openwork backsplat, one carved with a bat above a basket of peaches flanked by ruyi scepters, the other with a bat suspending two peaches between dragons, and similarly carved arms, all above the hardwood seat. The whole is supported on a plain apron and square-form legs, terminating in scroll-form feet and joined by low stretchers.
38 ½ in. (97.8 cm.) high, 24 ¼ in. (61.6 cm.) wide, 19 in. (48.3 cm.) deep
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.
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