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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT HUANGHUALI ARMCHAIRS

Lot 36
06.07.2023 12:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Sold
£ 50 400
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 992754
Lot 36 | A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT HUANGHUALI ARMCHAIRS
Estimate value
£ 40 000 – 60 000
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT HUANGHUALI ARMCHAIRS

CIRCA 1730 - 40

Each with an arched padded back and shepherd's crook arms above a compass-fronted seat with scroll-carved lower edges, on cabriole legs headed by bold shells and scrolls, terminating in pad feet, the back and drop-in seat upholstered in associated gros-point needlework, the drop-in seat frames 19th century, with minor differences to the shaping of the rebate for the drop-in frame

39 1/2 in. (100 cm.) high; 25 in. (64 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep





Literature

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:

Adam Bowett, Early Georgian Furniture 1715 - 1740, Woodbridge, 2009, p.49, pl. 1:40 and 1:41.



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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. Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square ( ¦ ) not collected from Christie’s, 8 King Street, London SW1Y 6QT by 5.00pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Crozier Park Royal (details below). Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite.If the lot is transferred to Crozier Park Royal, it will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day following the sale.Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only.Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: [email protected] the lot remains at Christie’s, 8 King Street, it will be available for collection on any working day (not weekends) from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Medium:Wood
Historical era:Georgian period
Place of origin:China, Eastern Asia, Northern Europe, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom
Auction house category:Furniture and Lamps
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
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