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清十七世紀 黃花梨四出頭官帽椅一對
估價
80,000 - 120,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- huanghuali wood
each with an arched crestrail with projecting upturned ends, the curved splat carved with a shaped foliate medallion, the serpentine armrests supported by S-curve posts continuing to the circular section front legs, with a hard cane seat, molded seat frame and beaded, carved and cusped apron continuing to long flange brackets with entwined leafy scrolls overs plain stretchers and footrest (2)
來源
倫敦蘇富比，1989年10月27日，拍品編號41
Condition
It appears that both chairs backs may have been reduced slightly in height; one of which may be a later replacement. Both chairs are missing front and side aprons. One chair with a repaired breaks to the projecting ends of the crestrail and the other with a repaired split where the back leg meets the stretcher. Both chairs with characteristic surface wear.
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.
拍品資料及來源
Similar chairs with differing medallions are illustrated in Wang Shixiang, Classic Chinese Furniture, Hong Kong, 1986, pl 46. from the author's collection and in Robert H. Ellsworth and H.A. Link, Chinese Hardwood Furniture in Hawaiian Collections, Honolulu Academy of Arts, 1981, pl. 38. Another related pair is illustrated in The Chuang Family Bequest of Fine Ming and Qing Furniture in the Shanghai Museum, Hong Kong, 1998, no. 9, which also includes illustrations of the use of the armchair and official's hat armchairs from the Western Wei murals at Dunhuang to late Ming dynasty block prints.