A Chinese Export parcel-gilt black-lacquer caned armchair circa 1780

the oval backrest with beaded border and centered by a pierced waisted splat carved with a demi-sunburst to the top and base and flanked by curved beaded armrests continuing to downswept supports above a caned seat and raised on square tapering legs headed by flowerhead patera and ending in block feet.  The underside with an indecipherable partial paper label.

Edward Hudson Collection

Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, Rev. Ed., Woodbridge, 1983, p. 299, fig. 235 (illustrated)

Overall good condition; the lacquer stable throughout with cracquelure and some small losses and rubbing to the cresting rail and to back of rail; rubbing and wear to gilding of molded edges throughout; some nicks, wear and losses to flower-head patera above legs and with some inpainting to gilding; the front legs cut and re-attached; the gilding to the back splat appears to be original but with dirt or a wash over it and would benefit from professional cleaning; small losses to collars of front legs; re-caned.
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.