A FINE PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS (GUANGMAO YI) QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

of unusually spare form, the slender members undulating in subtle 'S'- shape to form the yoke-shaped crestrail with flattened headrest and truncated terminals echoed by the undulating plain backsplat, backposts, armrails, and goose-necked frontposts, set into a rectangular seat-frame with slightly rounded outer edge above a low squared lip, the rounded backposts continuing through the seat frame to form the legs of square section, set with simple straight aprons and flattened humpbacked stretchers, the hump of the stretchers curving up to tenon directly into the aprons leaving shaped apertures at each corner, the angle of the legs subtly flaring out at all four corners and secured by low foot stretchers (2)

The chairs are in good condition overall. One has a 9 inch split in the wood, on the side apron, that has been later filled and appears stable.
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.