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• Auction House:
  E J Ainger Pty Ltd
• Sale Name:
  The Estate of a Gentleman and the Richard Divall AO OBE Collection
• Sale Date:
  30 Apr 2017 ~ 11am
• Lot #:
  177
• Lot Description:
  A pair of Qing dynasty hardwood horseshoe back armchairs
  the curved top rail with down-swept arms and out-swept hand grips are constructed of three pieces using lap joined method, more commonly the cresting is in five pieces. The rectangular S shaped splat with a central pieced cloud medallion of Kylins. The seat with inset panel upon rounded legs, which go through the seat framing to support the crest rail. The brass-shaped fittings reinforce the construction where stresses occur. Chinese furniture use mortise and tenon joint without the use of nails and glue. The wear to the front of the seat rail and foot stretcher give leaning towards the ealier part of the dynasty.
• Estimate:
  A$0 - 0
• Realised Price:
  Undisclosed
• Category:
  Oriental

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