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Antique Late Qing Chinese Hongmu Scholar’s Chair With Carved Bird, Poetic Inscription and Openwork Scroll Supports, Circa 1880–1910
$3,675.00
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Description
Chinese scholar’s chair dates to the Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880–1910, and is crafted in richly grained dark hongmu, a prized Chinese hardwood traditionally associated with fine furniture of the period. The chair features a substantial rectangular back splat framed by layered molded borders and decorated with a delicately incised bird perched among flowering branches, accompanied by a Chinese poetic inscription rendered in flowing calligraphic script.
Flanking the back are particularly distinctive openwork carved scroll supports, with scrolling foliate forms and layered relief carving that lend the chair a striking sculptural quality. The broad recessed-panel seat is framed by molded rails and supported by square legs joined by low stretchers, reflecting the robust construction and restrained architectural character of traditional Chinese furniture.
The chair retains an appealing aged surface and rich brown-red patina, with visible wear consistent with age and use. The underside and joinery reveal traditional construction and evidence of earlier repairs and stabilization. The piece is offered in antique condition, with surface wear, abrasions, finish variation, age-related separations, and old repairs commensurate with its age.
- Dimensions
- 23.75ʺW × 19ʺD × 36.25ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Seat Height
- 19.25 in
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and evidence of earlier restoration. The chair retains its original carved decoration, including the incised bird-and-floral motif and poetic inscription, as well as the carved openwork scroll supports. The finish exhibits surface scratches, abrasions, areas of finish loss, discoloration, and variation in patina consistent with age and use. There are old repairs and areas of separation at several joints, particularly around the seat frame and underside, with some minor losses and wear to the edges and carved elements. The structural joinery would benefit from professional tightening and conservation. Overall, the chair presents with an attractive, naturally aged surface and substantial antique character.
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