A HARDWOOD ARMCHAIR WITH 'DREAMSTONE' MARBLE PANEL LATE QING DYNASTY

the chair of ruyi outline, the shaped backrest inset with a large rectangular 'dreamstone' panel and with openwork carving along the crestrail, sides and curved armrests with archaistic angular scrolls, conforming to the ruyi seat, the shaped apron with further scrolls supported on four cabriole legs with scrolls at the knee and terminating in ruyi-form feet joined by four stretchers, the underside with three transverse stretchers

The seat panel has been replaced, there are repaired splits to front and small triangular breaks to each armrest at the join with back rest. One armrest with repairs to two of the angular scrolls. There are two repaired splits at the seat frame at join to supporting backrest. One apron and two stretchers are patched at join to supporting bracket. There are repaired breaks to the inside of each front leg at join to seat frame. There are chips to the feet and water stains along the seat frame and some shrinkage.
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.