- 1324
A 'JICHIMU' CHAIR QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 41 1/2 in., 105.4 cm; Width 19 in., 48.3 cm; Depth 16 in., 40.1 cm
with a gently arched crestrail joined to slightly serpentine back posts, centering an S-shaped rectangular splat, the hard-mat seat with molded edge frame above an arched and beaded hardwood apron, the back and side with plain spandreled aprons, two of jichimu and one hardwood, the square-section legs joined by stretchers of ascending height
Provenance
Schoeni Gallery, Hong Kong, 1990s.
Condition
The chair with consolidation to the joinery, there have been replacements of the aprons and stretchers and there is wear overall and water staining to the seat frame.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.