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A PAIR OF HONGMU BARREL SEATS A PAIR OF HARDWOOD HORSESHOE-BACK FOLDING
19th century ARMCHAIRS, JIAOYI
Each seat formed in openwork with five legs, formed a ritual drum with Late Qing Dynasty/Republic
stylised nail head bosses at the seat. Each with a rounded crest rail terminating in outswept arm rests
Each: 46cm (18 1/8in) x 40cm (15 3/4in) x 40cm (15 3/4in) (2). supported by the curved extensions of the front legs, the back splats
carved with medallions of flowers and bamboo amidst craggy rocks,
£4,000 - 6,000 the front stretcher beneath the footrest embellished with a central
CNY35,000 - 53,000 lozenge-shaped metal plaque and edges.
HK$44,000 - 66,000 Each 110cm (53 1/4in) high

£2,500 - 3,000
CNY22,000 - 27,000
HK$27,000 - 33,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 231