A pair of red lacquered folding armchairs , LATE QING DYNASTY | Christie's

Sale 2660

CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART

Amsterdam

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3 May 2005

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Lot 377

A pair of red lacquered folding armchairs

LATE QING DYNASTY

Price realised

EUR 480

Estimate

EUR 400 - EUR 600

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A pair of red lacquered folding armchairs
Late Qing Dynasty
The round toprail supported on a carved central backsplat, the toprail continuing in a curve to the arms terminating in the outswept ends, each arm supported by the hooked upper extension of the front leg suspending a long shaped spandrel and a stretcher below, some restoration
106.5 cm. high x 62 cm. wide x 58 cm. deep (2)
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