A PAIR OF RED AND BLACK LACQUER YUMU 'SOUTHERN OFFICIAL'S HAT' ARMCHAIRS17TH-18TH CENTURYEach chair has a tripartite backsplat inset with a finely carved openwork panel above a plain lacquered panel and shaped beaded apron, further flanked by openwork carving. The mat seat is set in a rectangular frame above a pierced waist and cusped, beaded aprons and shaped spandrels carved with floral motifs. The whole is raised on square-section legs joined by stepped stretchers at the sides and a footrest at the front.38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm.) high, 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm.) wide, 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm.) deep