清十八世紀 黃花梨烏木六方扶手梳背椅一對

each with straight toprail supported on the slender back posts continuing down to the back legs and eight vertical spindles, the angled straight arms supported on straight front posts continuing down to the side legs and four vertical spindles, the hexagonal frame with mat seat above a wumu humpback apron and extended spandrels between the front legs, repeated to the other legs and joined by wrap around stretchers

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

The pair of chairs are in good condition with the exception of replaced hard matt seats and struts, possibly replaced trimming strips, minor replacements to the ebony inner aprons and minor surface scratches and wear commensurate with age.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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本品簡約幽麗，烏木古樸深沉，對比黃花梨木溫潤金黃，如此配搭，優雅難得。竹椅多以小段竹枝加強椅背及扶手結構，本品梳背、圓角、雙椅盤及雙托泥設計即為模仿竹椅而建。可比較一六方椅，梳背於本品相近，出自Harold Acton收藏，圖載於Gustav Ecke，《Chinese Domestic Furniture》，拉特蘭，1962年，圖版88；另一例帶靠背板，載於田家青， ，《Selected articles from Orientations 1984-1999》，香港，1999年，頁 139，圖版 5，同見一明朝作例，圖版 4。