ID 718898
Lot 1009 | A RARE HUANGHUALI HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIR
Estimate value
$ 80 000 – 120 000
17TH CENTURY
The sweeping crest rail terminates in out-swept hooks and is supported by the tripartite S-form back splat inset with a finely carved openwork panel above a beautifully-grained plain panel and shaped beaded apron. The mat seat is set within the rectangular frame above cusped, beaded aprons carved in front with confronting chilong and shaped, beaded spandrels. The legs are joined by stepped stretchers and footrest above a shaped apron.
37 1⁄4 in. (94.6 cm.) high, 25 3⁄4 in. (65.4 cm.) wide, 25 3⁄4 in. (65.4 cm.) deep
Provenance
Grace Wu Bruce, Hong Kong, 22 September 1988.
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.
| Medium: | Wood |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Armchairs and chairs |
| Medium: | Wood |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Armchairs and chairs |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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| Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase |



