Bidspirit auction | 20th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty

20th c. Chinese Qing Dynasty Huanghuali Bench - Chinese Qing dynasty huanghuali bench, 20th century. Featuring a woven mat seat set in a rectangular frame below openwork rails and a splat depicting a spotted deer. Resting on four cylindrical or columnar legs joined by stretchers. Height: 32 in x width: 59 1/2 in x depth: 20 in. Condition: The bench appears structurally sound and stable. Some separation to the joints, primarily along where the arms join the splat. There are some scattered small breaks to the caned seat, especially along the center. To the carved panel along the center of the splat, there are approximately four narrow and small vertical splits forming along the carved elements, noticeable upon close inspection. Light dust gathered along the recessed areas. Light wear to the feet. Along the verso of the crest rail and the lowest rear stretcher, there are minute white paint accretions.