A Pair of Huanghuali Square Stools and Rosewood Hexagonal Stools

EARLY 20TH CENTURY

近代酸枝嵌黃花梨六邊形及方凳各一對
each stool has a paneled top set in the frame and raised on beaded, square-section legs, the square examples terminating in hoof feet and joined by humpback stretchers fitted with interlocking double-lingzhi struts, the hexagonal examples terminating in straight feet.

Hexagonal: height 19 x 17 in., 48 x 43.2 cm., Square: height 19 x 17 in., 48 x 43.2 cm.

Property from the Collection of George R. Bruha, Chicago, Illinois

Acquired from Altfield Gallery, Hong Kong, 1983

Each in overall good stable condition, showing varying degrees of surface scratching and marks throughout. The square examples in very good structurally sound condition despite restorations to the interior corner along one leg of each. One hexagonal example with a slight wobble due to some loosening at the joints.

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Chinese & Southeast Asian Works of Art

A Pair of Huanghuali Square Stools and Rosewood Hexagonal Stools

Chinese & Southeast Asian Works of Art

A Pair of Huanghuali Square Stools and Rosewood Hexagonal Stools

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