Sale 9082
New York, Park Avenue
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22 March 1999
Price realised
USD 46,000
Estimate
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)
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