A FINE PAIR OF JICHIMU HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS, QUANYI Mid Qing Dynasty Both chairs with the sweeping crestrail terminating in outswept hooks above shaped spandrels, forming an elegant curve above the S-shaped splats flanked by shaped spandrels, all above shaped beaded aprons and spandrels carved in the front with stylised scrolls, the legs joined by stepped stretchers and footrests above shaped aprons, with hard-mat seats, the backsplats carved with interlocking bats and chilong. 99cm (39in) high x 66cm (26in) wide x 47cm (18 1/2in) deep. (2). Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 清中期 鸂鶒木圈椅成對 The present lot is rare in being made of jichimu, but horseshoe-back armchairs of this form in huanghuali are represented in many public and private collections. For a discussion of this design, see R.H.Ellsworth, Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'ing Dynasty, New York, 1971, pp.86-87, and Wang Shixiang, Connoisseurship of Chinese Furniture: Ming and Early Qing Dynasties, Hong Kong, 1990, pp.43-45. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com