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A 'HUANGHUALI' HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIR (QUANYI) QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Rosewood dalbergia
the curved five-segment toprail extending beyond the front corner posts and terminating in outscrolled handgrips above shaped spandrels, the sinuous S-form central splat flanked by beaded and shaped flanges and carved with a ruyi head-form medallion enclosing archaistic confronting chilong, the hard-mat seat supported underneath by two transverse stretchers, set into the rectangular molded edge frame tapering with a central groove and beaded edge, all above vigorously shaped and beaded spandreled aprons carved on the front with elegantly intertwining foliage, the legs of rounded section joined by stepped stretchers above plain aprons
Provenance
Collection of Scott Emerson (c. 1905-?), Winea Plantation, Georgetown, South Carolina.
Acquired from the above in 1981, and thence by descent.
Acquired from the above in 1981, and thence by descent.
Condition
The chair has been somewhat reduced in height. The joinery is a bit loose. One handgrip has been broken and restuck. There is a patch repair and a filled repair to the front of the frame where it joins with the front posts. The legs with loose tenons above the feet, splits and repairs. There are likely replacements of the hand-grip spandrels and the stretcher aprons. There has been general consolidation and minor repairs consistent with age and use.
Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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.