April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese hardwood armchair, possibly hongmu, Sichutou Guanmaoyi 硬木四出头官帽椅 或红木
Qing dynasty 清
With shaped serpentine crest-rail with protruding 'teardrop' ends, over a serpentine splat pierced with a ruyi-head motif; curved stiles; the serpentine arms with protruding "teardrop" hand-rests, over angled serpentine supports; wood-paneled rectangular seat; all over legs of circular section; shaped brackets, the front brackets with molded edge; staggered box stretcher, the heavy, dense timber of a deep reddish-brown.
H: 41 3/4 in.; W: 24 1/2 in.; D: 22 in.
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection, Bucks County Pennsylvania
Sold for $5,040
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,000
With shaped serpentine crest-rail with protruding 'teardrop' ends, over a serpentine splat pierced with a ruyi-head motif; curved stiles; the serpentine arms with protruding "teardrop" hand-rests, over angled serpentine supports; wood-paneled rectangular seat; all over legs of circular section; shaped brackets, the front brackets with molded edge; staggered box stretcher, the heavy, dense timber of a deep reddish-brown.
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection, Bucks County Pennsylvania
