A pair of fine huanghuali armchairs, China, 17th century. Photo Nagel Auktionen

The rectangular seat has a soft mat; it's back legs extended to the backrest, connected with a bow above a central panel divided into 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. On the underside of the seat stretchers inscribed: 'shangfa huang dacheng' and 'eryue niansan' (23rd of 2nd month), 'qian Apei'. H. 107 cm - Estimate 60 000 / 90 000 €

Property from an important Bavarian private collection, purchased in the 1960ies from Marchant in London.

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