A fine huanghuali armchair, China, 17th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen

The rectangular seat with soft mat; the back legs extended to the backrest, connected with a bow above a middle panel divided in three compartments with rootwood plates and carved details; the armrests on supporting posts; the corner legs with a carved apron on the front, floor stretchers and a footrest. H. 105 cm. Estimate 30 000 / 50 000 €

From an important Bavarian private collection, purchased in 1976 from Robert Ellsworth, N.Y.

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art, 2013/05/10. http://www.auction.de