AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
PAIR OF ELM YOKEBACK ARMCHAIRS (GUANMAO YE). 19th century, China. Each arched crestrail with sloping back rest continuing to projecting ends supported on gently curving stiles centering the conforming undulating splat carved with a central panel of a deer beneath tree beneath additional panel carved with diamond. Bottom panel carved with molded arabesque. Outscrolled arms joined to cylindrical central supports. Front supports of undulating form centering the rectangular seat fitted with a molded panel. Raised on square legs joined by rectangular box stretchers. Front legs set with molded undulating shaped apron carved with scrolling leaf tips. Front legs joined with rectangular foot rest. SIZE: 45-3/4" h. Seat: 21-1/2" h. CONDITION: Possibly with married elements. Seat with splits to wood. Some loose joints and wear to lacquer. 1035-1 AW (400-600)