A pair of 'huanghuali' horseshoe-back armchairs (Quanyi), Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century | 清十八 / 十九世紀 黃花梨圈椅一對

A pair of 'huanghuali' horseshoe-back armchairs (Quanyi)

Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century

清十八 / 十九世紀 黃花梨圈椅一對

each elegantly arched crestrail comprised of three scarf-joined members and set on straight back posts continuing through the frame forming the back legs, centered by a rectangular S-form splat, the side posts and recessed front posts curved and below foliate-carved outscrolled handgrips, the hardwood seat within a mitered frame, the four cylindrical legs secured by plain-shaped aprons and four stretchers of staggered height (2)

Height 37 in., 94 cm; Width 22 in., 55.9 cm; Depth 17 ¾ in., 45.1 cm