A PAIR OF ELEGANT HONGMU "BLACKWOOD" SIDE CHAIRS, 1900s

A PAIR OF ELEGANT HONGMU "BLACKWOOD" SIDE CHAIRS, 1900s China, late 19th to early 20th century. With a well-carved curving top rail supported on a broad S-shaped splat with geometric designs, and curved rear posts continuing downwards to form the rear legs. The seat frame enclosing a square board seat above an apron carved with an archaistic scrolling design. The legs joined by stretchers on the sides and 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, manufacturing irregularities, and some joins slightly loose. The wood has a superb grain and is covered in a fine varnish with a warm hue. Dimensions: ca. 94 x 48.4 x 39.9 cm (each) Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams London, 5 November 2020, lot 121 Price: GBP 18,812 or approx. EUR 29,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A set of eight huanghuali yokeback chairs, late Qing dynasty/Republic period Expert remark: Compare the related form and style. Note the different wood and the fewer decorative elements. Note this lot consists of eight chairs. Note the size (100 x 41 x 50.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Paris, 6 July 2022, lot 156 Price: EUR 12,600 or approx. EUR 13,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A pair of hongmu armchairs, Guanmaoyi, 19th century Expert remark: Compare the related style of splat and top rail. Note the different form and fewer decorative elements. Note the size (104 x 57 x 42.2 cm).