Lot 395
  • 395

A PAIR OF CHINESE BAMBOO AND BLACK LACQUER CONTINUOUS HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • height 37 1/4 in., width 21 1/4 in., depth 16 1/4 in.; 93.1 cm, 53.1 cm, 40.6 cm
each with an arched crestrail, a central latticework splat and lacquered softwood seat panel, the bamboo with traces of dark red lacquer

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, March 19, 1997, lot 371

Condition

The chairs with expected wear, minor losses and repairs and some loosening of the bamboo joinery.
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.