A Chinese late Qing dynasty hardwood arm

A Chinese late Qing dynasty hardwood armchair or throne with dreamstone panels. The stepped backrest is set with a circular panel flanked with carved prunus blossom, a larger panel is inset into the dish fronted seat which is in turn raised on ruyi form supports with a ring shaped cross stretcher, 91cm wide, 109cm high, 55cm deep.

Note; See Sotheby's New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 20th March 2012, lot 138 for a less detailed model.

Sold for: £4,800