Asian Art I - 21st May 2014

Lot 30

A Chinese hardwood armchair 19th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1600

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Description

A Chinese hardwood armchair 19th century, the curving central splat carved in relief with a stylized design and ruyi-heads, flanked by ruyi back rails supporting squared low arm rests, the rectangular woven rattan seat with scrolling aprons carved in shallow relief beneath, the legs joined by stepped stretchers, 94.5cm x 48.5cm x 59.7cm.

Provenance: Aubrey House, Aubrey Walk, Holland Park, London.