Pair of painted and lacquered Chinese yoke back armchairs

£8,500

Remarkably elegant works of Chinese design, these fine yoke back armchairs are superbly carved and lacquered, and painted with subtle embellishments.

 

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Description

With the toprail supported by an S-shaped splat divided in three panels, the top one carved in openwork with a swirling dragon, this fine pair of armchairs are Chinese yoke back style pieces, well-known as works of high sophistication and refinement.

The central panel is painted with figures in a mountainous river landscape, the bottom one with a ruyi head shape openwork, and the sinuous arms are supported by waisted side posts. The rectangular hard seat is supported on circular legs joined by a curved apron above stepped stretchers, and the backs inscribed in Chinese script. A partial customs permit stamp in wax is visibile on one of the corners.

Details

Country of Origin
Chinese
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
19th Century
Style
Chinese Interest, Landscape, Mythological
Material
Hardwood
Colour
Brown, Red

Dimensions

Height
108 cm / 42.5 inches
Width
56 cm / 22 inches
Depth
43 cm / 16.9 inches

Reference:
17141

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