清十八世紀 紅木雙圈卡子花方凳一對

each mat seat set in a square framed top with rounded edge, above a wrap around stretcher with pairs of interlaced ring struts and supported on round legs

1980年代末/1990年代初購自黑洪祿，香港

The stools are in good condition with the exception of replaced hard matt seats, possibly replaced trimming strips and minor surface scratches and wear commensurate with age.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

參考一黃花梨例，形式相近，棖子與椅盤間裝飾用途之雙圈卡子花亦與本品相若，出自北京中央工藝美術學院收藏一明朝作例，圖見王世襄，，《Chinese Furniture. Selected Articles from Orientations 1984-1999》，香港，1999年，頁 49 ，圖版20；另一對售於紐約蘇富比1988年10月19/20，編號 515。

卡子花雙圈互扣，意寓雙喜，多見於明清家具，清宮舊藏，現存於北京，圖載於《 A Treasury of Ming and Qing Dynasty Palace Furniture》，北京，2007年，卷 1, 73；另見床榻例，現藏於Honolulu Academy of Arts，載於安思遠，《Chinese Furniture. Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch’ing Dynasties》，紐約，1971年，圖版37。