Pair Chinese huanghuali 'Meigui Yi' chairs, Likely Qing Dynasty (19th c.), low back chairs with pierced backrests carved with central pagoda flanked by three stacked chilong dragons, the arms carved with a dragon scroll apron, one chair with shou medallions below the lower arm rail, with plank seat over dowel legs joined by box stretchers, 35.5"h x 18" x 23.25"d

Provenance: Property from the Collection of a Media Executive

Fair, nice rich wood color, loss of left stretcher and area of frieze molding to under seat of one chair, scattered nicks and scratches, some separations at joints, one chair with repair to left arm where it meets back, with associated small losses, other chair with raised nail head on back edge of seat **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.