A PAIR OF HONGMU HORSESHOEBACK ARMCHAIRS, QUANYI QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

each with a curving crestrail in five sections terminating in everted handgrips, above a S-shaped backsplat carved in low-relief with a square cartouche enclosing ruyi-shaped, C- and S-shaped scrolls, with a soft cane seat and moulded seat frame, on circular section legs joined by a shaped and beaded apron, flanked by long beaded-edge flange brackets secured by stepped box stretchers

One chair with the cane seat broken. There are minor chips to the front hand rail and a crack to the right corner of the seat below. The bottom of the front left leg has a corner which was broken and restuck. There is general wear to the legs and minor shrinkage to the wood. The other chair has both arms broken and restuck with associated losses. There are minor losses and cracks along the back seat. The front hand rails have been reinforced. There is general wear to the legs.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."