Lot 1564. A pair of huanghuali 'Four-corners-exposed official's hat' armchairs, sichutouguanmaoyi 17th-18th century; 42 3/8 in. (107.8 cm.) high, 21 3/8 in. (54.4 cm.) wide, 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm.) deep. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000. Price realised USD 147,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013. 

Each chair has a shaped crest rail with an S-shaped backsplat and curved arm rails, supported on curving vertical stiles, that extend beyond the front posts. Each chair is raised on rounded-square legs with shaped and beaded aprons and cusped spandrels set below a soft mat seat, and joined by stepped stretchers and a plain footrest.

Provenance: The Collection of Major Marcus Samuel, 3rd Viscount Bearsted (1909-1986), England.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013