15th Jan, 2025 10:00
Country House Sale
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Pair of Ming-style carved hardwood armchairs
Chinese, 19th Century
the central back panel with dragon relief carving, flanked by open panels of blossom, and with further carvings of bats and auspicious subjects, 70cm wide x 51cm deep x 93cm high
Provenance: Previously from Hazelwood, Shanghai circa 1930 then by descent. Hazelwood is a large classical property in Shanghai designed by Clough Williams-Ellis and is now on the site of the Radisson Xingguo Hotel
Pair of Ming-style carved hardwood armchairs
Chinese, 19th Century
the central back panel with dragon relief carving, flanked by open panels of blossom, and with further carvings of bats and auspicious subjects, 70cm wide x 51cm deep x 93cm high
Provenance: Previously from Hazelwood, Shanghai circa 1930 then by descent. Hazelwood is a large classical property in Shanghai designed by Clough Williams-Ellis and is now on the site of the Radisson Xingguo Hotel
There are several old repairs to both the chairs, general wear and some small cracks. None of the repairs are major
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Auction: Country House Sale, 15th Jan, 2025
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