Description:
Folding Horseshoe-back Hardwood Armchair, China, 19th century, the U-shaped top rail continuing to arms terminating in curved scrolls, the back splat decorated with an openwork depicting a dragon and qilin with fungus and gourd, the front seat stretcher carved with confronting dragons, the round legs terminating at rectangular base stretchers, woven jute seat, ht. (seat) 27, wd. 28, dp. 23 in. 700
Estimate $700-900
Seat probably a replacement. Base stretchers possibly replaced. discoloration to the wood under and surrounding the metal mounts, a bend to the metal mount of the foot rest, wear throughout the base, and some minor losses to the molding on the splat
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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