Bidspirit auction | Pr Chinese Qing Huanghuali Corner

Pr Chinese Qing Huanghuali Corner Chairs w/ Marble - Pair of Chinese late Qing dynasty carved huanghuali corner chairs. Featuring carved openwork splats with inset marble plaques in the form of peaches beneath the horseshoe armrests. Resting on four turned legs joined by stretchers. The crest rail surmounted by a yoke or ”official's hat” panel. (Each) height: 32 1/2 in x width: 25 3/4 in x depth: 20 in. Condition: Both chairs appear structurally sound; one chair wobbles. Separation to the joints throughout. There are large areas and signs of moisture exposure throughout. There are signs of glue repair along several areas, including: along the crests of each chair, where the carved elements meet the crest; to the front edge of the wobbly chair; the rear leg of the stable chair; to each of the corner skirt panels; and to each along the intersection of the stretchers. There are a few narrow vertical splits forming along the carved peach-form panels. There are rectangular regions of Velcro affixed to each of the seats. Some wear to the feet.