A PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' AND MIXED-WOOD STOOLS 20TH CENTURY

each of drum-form with a circular floating panel top, the plain apron with a row of bosses, over four out-curved and beaded struts interlinked with double-banded semi-circles, the lower straight apron with further raised bosses, all raised on a conforming stretcher supported on four low bracket feet (2)

Collection of Jane and Markus Chaplain, California.

The stools are in overall good condition. There is some wear to the surface which is consistent with use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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