ID 807327
Lot 793 | A VERY RARE PAIR OF HUANGHUALI DRUM STOOLS
Estimate value
$ 120 000 – 180 000
17TH CENTURY
Each mat seat is set in a circular top frame finely carved with rounded bosses above the beaded, cusped apron. The whole is raised on outward-curving, beaded legs joined by beaded, cusped aprons and a circular footrail carved with rounded bosses and supported on small tab feet.
18 1/4 in. (46.3 cm.) high, 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.) diam.
Provenance
The Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture, Christie's New York, 19 September 1996, lot 42.
Literature
S. Handler, "The Ubiquitous Stool," JCCFS, Summer 1994, p. 18, fig. 24.
Wang, et. al., Masterpieces from the Museum of Classical Furniture, p.40, no. 19 (one illustrated).
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, Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Armchairs and chairs, Chairs |
| Medium: | Wood |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty, Qing Dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | Furniture and Lamps, Armchairs and chairs, Chairs |
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