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A HUANGHUALI YOKEBACK ARMCHAIR (SICHUTOU GUANMOAYI) 17TH / 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- huanghuali wood
the solidly carved toprail with shaped yoke and upswept flat ends supported on corner posts which continue through to the back legs, centered by a thick, attractively grained C-shaped rectangular back splat, the elongated S-shaped arms supported by curved stiles and posts, the hard mat seat above the round-section front legs joined by continuous shaped aprons, a footrest, and side and back stretches with plain aprons
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner at Kilshaws Auctioneers, Ltd., Victoria BC, 1972.
Condition
The chair has been slightly reduced in height. Two joins and the splat restored along the crestrial and the remaining joins consolidated. One of the stiles has been replaced, the front stretcher is missing its apron.
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.
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.