Ɏ A HUANGHUALI LAMP-HANGER SIDE CHAIR, QING DYNASTY China, 1644-1912. The top rail carved in the form of a curved lamp-hanger set over a curved back splat with two flanking posts extending through the seat and forming the back legs. The seat comprised of a floating panel above a humpback apron. The four rectangular legs linked by stretchers with a footrest on the front. Provenance: Masterpiece Arts House, Singapore. German private collection, acquired from the above on 29 June 1978. A copy of the original invoice accompanies this lot. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, miniscule age cracks along the seat, and few light scratches. Dimensions: 106.5 x 54 x 42.3 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams San Francisco, 17 December 2013, lot 8297 Price: USD 40,000 or approx. EUR 50,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A pair of huanghuali chairs Expert remark: Compare the related form and lamp-hanger top rail. Note this lot is comprised of a pair. Note the size (111.8 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams San Francisco, 17 December 2014, lot 9403 Price: USD 4,375 or approx. EUR 5,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A huanghuali side chair Expert remark: Compare the related form with a curved back. Note the different panel. Note the size (111.7 cm). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.