A PAIR OF CARVED HONGMU ARMCHAIRS19th centuryThe shaped and pierced back with a central flower vase flanked by twolingzhi and with an auspicious bat to the top, issuing two scrolling armrests over the seat, raised on square section legs terminating in scrolling feet.96.6cm (38in) high x 61cm (24in) wide x 47.5cm (18 3/4in) deep (2).For further information on this lot please visit theCondition Report: General rub and wear, surface scratches and small dents.One with a darker patch at the corner of one armrest. The back end of one leg restored with a darker wood. Scratches to the legs. Some apron corers with crack and traces of glue. Shrinking to central seat. Missing to the bottom and the top of one leg.The other one of the armrests slightly bent outwards with a closed hole to the back. Glued apron and stretchers corners. One side apron with a bit of wood reattached. Split on one of the feet.