Lot 152
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A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS, GUANMAOYI
A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS, GUANMAOYI

17TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS, GUANMAOYI
17th Century
Each 'official's hat' crestrail with generously sloping neckrest and upward projecting ends, supported on round stiles extending to the back legs, the backsplat well figured, the slender arms extending beyond the front posts, the legs enclosing curvaceous, wave-like beaded aprons and braced by a plain footrest and stretchers
45in. (114.9cm.) high, 22in. (55.9cm.) wide, 18in. (45.8cm.) deep (2)

Lot Essay

Compare the yokeback armchair in the Ed Hardy Collection illustrated by L. E. Mason, Jr., 'Understanding Joinery in Chinese Furniture', Journal of the Classical Chinese Furniture Society, Autumn, 1991, p. 16, fig. 2.