Folding Horseshoe-back Armchair

Description:

Folding Horseshoe-back Armchair, China, 19th/20th century, the back splat with an openwork reserve depicting a qilin amidst ruyi and gourds, the upper ruyi-shaped cartouche pierced with a chilong, the crest rail with out-swept terminals and metal hardware, above shaped spandrels carved with chilong, the footrest with metal mounts in the form of a central coin flanked by lozenges, 41 x 22 x 27 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,000


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