A 'HUANGHUALI' SIDE CHAIR 'DENGGUAYI'

Description:

China, Qing dynasty
105,5 x 47 x 43 cm
The shaped top rail is supported on posts which which continue into the rear legs. The plain rectangular splat gently S-curved above rectangular frames enclosing a wooden seat. The rounded legs are joined by curved aprons with rounded spandrels, above stretchers and foot rests.
From a Berlin private collection, purchased at Tomlinson Antique House, Singapore, 7 September 1993 (copy of the invoice and certificate of antiquity available) - Minor traces of age