Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century. Huang-hua-li hardwood with iron hardware, 104.62 x 76.52 x 76.2 cm (unfolded). Minneapolis Institute of Art, Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 98.80.3. Considered by many to be one of the most elegant designs...

Lot 1071. A 'hongmu' low back armchair, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Height 34 5/8 in., 87.9 cm; Width 23 in., 58.4 cm; Depth 18 3/4 in., 47.6 cm. Estimate $5 000- $7,000. Sold: $52,500. © Sotheby's the straight crestrail pipe-jointed to the back...