Page 90 - Christies Pavillion Sale Fine Chinese Works of Art April 2016 Hong Kong

THE COLLECTION OF ROBERT HATFIELD ELLSWORTH

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A RARE PAIR OF HUANGHUALI ‘FOUR-

CORNER’S EXPOSED’ OFFICIAL’S HAT

ARMCHAIRS, SICHUTOUGUANMAOYI

MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

The sweeping crest rail supported by the C-shaped splat

and elegantly curved back rails which continue through

the frame to form the back legs, the attractively shaped

arms supported by vertical struts and shaped spandrels, the

hard mat seat set within the rectangular frame above plain,

beaded aprons and spandrels, the legs joined by stepped

stretchers and the footrest above a plain, shaped apron.

41√ in. (106.4 cm.) high, 22æ in. (5.7 cm.) wide,

18¿ in. (46 cm.) deep (2)

HK$2,800,000-3,500,000
US$370,000-450,000

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