A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR 'HUANGHUALI' STOOLS (FANG DENG) MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

each with a rectangular top with soft cane seat and molded edge above a recessed waist, the underside with two parallel stretchers, resting on four legs of square section terminating in hoof feet, joined by humpback stretchers, the interior of the legs and apron with finely beaded edge, the wood of an attractive golden-brown (2)

Sotheby's New York, 28th and 29th September 1989, lot 328.

One stool in very good condition with only some wax fills to minor splits. The second stool has two 5 inch patches at the waist and apron on one of the long sides. There is also a shallow 1 1/2 inch fill just below the seat frame. There is some minor scuffing to one of the short side of the stool, approximately 4 inches. There are some wax fills to minor splits throughout. In overall good condition.
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.

Compare a pair of huanghuali stools of similar shape and design, illustrated in Robert H. Ellsworth, Chinese Furniture, New York, 1970, pl. 115.