A 'HUANGHUALI' AND HARDWOOD CONTINUOUS YOKEBACK ARMCHAIR LATE QING DYNASTY

the gently shaped crestrail, over a S-shaped splat, rounding to the back posts continuing through the seat frame to form the straight back legs, the sinuous armrails supported on an S-shaped brace and straight front post continuing through the frame to form the front legs, the hard wood seat set within a frame,  the square section legs joined by plain spandrels, a footrail, side and back stretchers  

Pao & Moltke, Toronto.

The armchairs with repaired breaks to the joins at either end of the crest rail and back posts, to joins at the back post and arms, and the arm terminals and front posts. There are splits at the base of the splat. There are repaired splits to two legs-one with pegs and patches. The joinery is a bit loose. There has been general consolidation, other minor repairs and wear 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.