Description
An extraordinary pair of hardwood chairs crafted in the Ming Dynasty style late 19th century. Each with inset rectangular panel hard cane seats supporting a wide slightly bowed rectangular back splat flanked by two upright circular posts supporting a horizontal, circular-section top rail the legs with shaped profile surrounds & joined by peripheral stretchers, extremely attractive with great back support, original rich rosewood lacquer with beautiful patina throughout. Perfect accent chairs of very fine form & profile, an exceptional pair beautiful patina throughout, will make a charming addition to any home with timeless sophisticate style. Provenance: From the estate of Yolande Margaret Betbeze Fox, crowned Miss America in 1951. Part of her collection in her historic Thomas Beall built house in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., a previous residence of Jacqueline Kennedy after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. Date of Manufacture: late 19th Century Materials & Techniques: Joinery Wood Condition: Excellent Wear: Wear consistent with age & use Measurements: 18 1/2" W x 15 1/2" D x 36 1/2" H, 18" H to seat Pair Ming Dynasty Style 19 Century Chinese Chairs
