A PAIR OF WILLOW SOUTHERN OFFICIALS' ARMCHAIRS, NAN GUANMAOYI QING DYNASTY

each centered by an S-curve backsplat between contoured back posts attached by pipe joints to a top rail with small scroll spandrels, the curved armrests continuing to shapely front posts, the beaded apron at the front extending to the footrest and carved with a scallop motif at the cusp, the remaining sides set with plain aprons above traverse stretchers, the wood of a rich dark red tone, characteristic wear of the patina on the footrests