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The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Lot 563

Fine Antique Carved Hardwood

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Opium Chair Chinese or possibly export, 18th or 19th century, dense figured hardwood throughout, possibly [huanghuali], cylinder-form crest with prunus-carved ends, reeded reclining back with foliate base, shaped arms, pull-out footrest with carved skirt, tenon construction, 33 x 28 x 40 in., one side brace for footrest replaced (some front feet and stretchers with unused mortise holes from unknown device or bracing now lacking), some areas of varnish bloom and finish distress, other typical shrinkage, minor surface wear and repairs. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

one side brace for footrest replaced (some front feet and stretchers with unused mortise holes from unknown device or bracing now lacking), some areas of varnish bloom and finish distress, other typical shrinkage, minor surface wear and repairs

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