Page 90 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

648 | A PAIR OF HONGMU
HORSESHOE CHAIRS, QING
China, 18th – 19th century. The backrests with
curved top rails and wide, rectangular splats showing
a qilin and other decorations carved in openwork,
the braided rattan seats within square frames. (2)

Condition: Fine condition with good natural patina,
old wear and traces of use. Minor age cracks.
Provenance: German private collection.

Dimensions: Height 92.3 cm.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-

649 | A PAIR OF YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS,
SICHUTOU GUANMAOYI
China, 18th- early 19th century. Jumu. The backrest
with curved top rail and wide, rectangular splat
bearing a ruyi ornament carved in openwork as well
as a lobed opening at the base.

Condition: Fine condition with good natural patina,
old wear and traces of use. Minor age cracks.
Provenance: Swiss private collection. Novel Art
Gallery, Frank C. Russek, Zurich. German private
collection, acquired at TEFAF art fair from the above
in 1995, for the price of 10.600 Swiss Francs. Thence
by descent in the same family. The original expertise
dated 1995 is accompanying this lot.
Dimensions: Height 106 cm. Depth 42 cm.
The armrests each supported by two curved side
posts, the braided rattan seat within a rounded
frame, all resting on cylindrical legs joined by
four stretchers. The undersides with inscription
“Daoguang 16” (1836).

Auction result comparison: Compare with a related
Jumu Yokeback chair bearing a similar ruyi carving at
Christies New York, on August 22nd, 2018, lot 204
(sold for USD 8.125,-).
Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 1.250,-

647 | A PAIR OF YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS, 650 | A SET OF FOUR OF
SICHUTOU GUANMAOYI CHINESE DINNER
CHAIRS, LATE QING
China, 18th- early 19th century. Jumu. The backrest with
curved top rail and wide, rectangular splat bearing a China, late 19th – early 20th century.
ruyi ornament carved in openwork as well as a lobed Carved from solid hardwood, possibly
opening at the base. (2) Hongmu, with some relief carving.

Condition: Fine condition with good natural patina, old Condition: Good condition with fine
wear and traces of use. Minor age cracks. patina, wear, some surface scratches,
Provenance: German private collection. nicks and dents, minor losses
Provenance: From the private
Dimensions: Height 105.2 cm. collection of a German diplomat, who
acquired this lot during the 1930s in
The armrests each supported by two curved side posts, China (by repute). Thence by descent.
the braided rattan seat within a rounded frame, all
resting on cylindrical legs joined by four stretchers. Dimensions: c. 100 x 50 x 40 cm each.

Estimate EUR 3.000,- Estimate EUR 500,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 250,-

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