Lot #272 - A rare pair of heavy Chinese hardwood chairs, Ming Dynasty, 16-17th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:The Autumn Auction Series
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Sale Date:16 Jun 2014 ~ 11am (Lots 1 -357)
17 Jun 2014 ~ 11am (Lots 358 - 728)
17 Jun 2014 ~ 6pm (Lots 729 - 860) -
Lot #:272
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Lot Description:A rare pair of heavy Chinese hardwood chairs, Ming Dynasty, 16-17th century
each one with an elaborate openwork dragon design around a 'shou' medallion on the back, three shaped aprons below the seat, carved with dragons, possibly zitan -
References:See Wang Xixiang 'Classic Chinese Furniture', HK 1986, cat no 43, p82 & 270 for an almost identical chair; Also 'Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture, Vol 11', the same author, HK 1989, cat no A68
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Estimate:A$12,000 - 18,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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