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A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI CONTINUOUS-BACK SMALL SIDE CHAIRS (YITONGBEI) QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood
each with a shaped crestrail above a slender S-form central splat, the side posts continuing through the molded frame, enclosing a hardwood seat, above plain shaped aprons, the legs of circular section joined by stretchers (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 25th-26th September 1986, lot 531.
Condition
All joints have been consolidated. One leg has been broken and repaired. One back splat with a patched repair at the top and along the top of the back posts as well. There is the possible replacement of some of the spandrels and footrest aprons.
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.