18th C HUANGHUALI CHINESE FOLDING CHAIRS WITH WOVEN ROPE MAT, JIAOYI
The round top rail continuing in a curve to the arms terminating in out swept ends, each arm supported by the hooked upper extension of the front leg suspending a long shaped spandrel, repeated below the brass-sheathed crook attached with short straight braces, joining the leg extension to the upper leg, another straight brass strut formed as a bamboo stem bracing the curving arm on the forward sweep of the leg extension. The C-curved single-piece backs plat divided into three registers, the upper third of the splat flanked by narrow shaped flanges, decorated with deer within ruyi shaped cartouche, while the main back splat with open-work carved floral bloom within dense of scrolling clouds. A soft woven rope mat seat with a front stretcher, the hinged round-section legs terminating in rectangular base stretchers, the footrest mounted with a central brass plaque of three conjoined lozenges and corner spandrels, raised on a shaped apron and small feet, with brass strap fittings and joint pins.
The HuangHuaLi wood displays golden-brown color with translucent shimmering surface and abstractly figured patterns appearing like ghost faces.

Measurements: Height: 41" Width: 28" Depth: 24 7/8"

In Excellent condition over all.
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