Lot 244. A set of two Chinese huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs with matching huanghuali table, 20th century. H. 77.5 cm, H. 99 cm. Estimate € 4.000 - 6.000. Result € 16.000. © AAG 

With intricately carved backsplat and curvilinear arms ending in a scrolled floral motif, the seat fronted by a plain bead edge apron and supports raised on a rectangular base, the wood with a fine grain and of a rich amber tone. 

Provenance: Acquired by the present owner with an art dealer/collector in Den Helder, the Netherlands in the 1990's.