A pair of Quan Yi Huanghuali horseshoe back armchairs from the 18th Century. The generously proportioned curving top rail is made in five parts using half-lap pressure peg joints terminating in a curved look beyond the goose-neck side and front corner post. The back splat is carved with a Chimera medallion. The back corner posts continues through the frame of the soft mat seat to form the back legs and front legs enclosing the cusped apron carved in relief with curling tendrils. Reinforced with 3 stretchers on all posts with a front foot stretcher or rest.

*This pair was exhibited at the San Francisco Fall Antique Show that was juried and vetted by Bonhams as part of Madeline Stuart Design, 2018.

18th century

Dimensions: 39 1/2" high x 27" wide x 25" deep. Seat is 20" high.