IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF CARVED ZITAN THRONE CHAIRS 19TH/20TH CENT...

Hammer

£26,000

IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF CARVED ZITAN THRONE CHAIRS
19TH/20TH CENTURY
the openwork backs carved leaping carp amongst lotus pods, centred by roundel panels carved in low relief with ducks in a pond, the simulated bamboo openwork arms carved with cranes and crashing waves above generously proportioned rectangular panelled seats, raised on gently bowed legs with a shaped frieze with further densely carved decoration of cranes, lotus pods and waves supported on peripheral stretchers 
100cm wide, 108cm high

PROVENANCE: From a Prominent Scottish Collection.

NOTE: For a similar pair of carved Zitan Chairs see - Christies, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 22nd March 2013, lot 1324.

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Good overall appearance and condition. Soe signs of age and use. Old repair to back of one chair.