TWO SIMILAR CHINESE CANTON FAMILLE ROSE GARDEN SEATS

TWO SIMILAR CHINESE CANTON FAMILLE ROSE GARDEN SEATS

19TH CENTURY

One hexagonal, the other octagonal, each painted with two panels depicting a mountainous riverscape, divided by interlocking double-cash motifs surrounded by brightly coloured ruyi clouds and fearsome four-clawed dragons chasing sacred pearls, both seats with moulded studs, floral sprays and various fruits, with further cash motifs to the tops, 47.3cm. (2)