Lot 3 A set of six huanghuali and jichimu 'officials hat' side chairs

A set of six huanghuali and jichimu 'officials hat' side chairs

18th/19th century

EUR 10,000

€10,000 - €20,000

Each 111.5x50x40 cm

All with superficial dents, scratches, and discoloration. A few chairs with defects/small cracks in the wood on the footboard (particularly visible on the inside). Some fractures at the seats, but not disturbing or causing instability.
The spandrels are still present. If desired, six loose used seat cushions can be included. The set of six chairs is in nicely used and good condition.

Each chair with a curved crest rail that is raised on a jichimu C-shaped backsplat above a mat seat and cusped, beaded apron and spandrels, the whole raised on legs of rounded-square section joined by stepped stretchers.
Colloquially this type of rectangular-back chair is known as an ‘official’s hat’ chair, because the curved crest rail resembles the winged hat that was part of the formal dress traditionally worn by officials during the Ming dynasty. In English the descriptive term ‘yokeback’ is also used, although it has nothing to do with Chinese nomenclature.
Unlike the armchairs of this type, the side chairs were less formal and easier to sit in. Produced in sets, these chairs were customarily arranged along the walls when not in use. They were light enough to be easily moved into position for informal dining, work, or leisure activities.
The chair represents one of the most commanding and monumental forms within classical Chinese furniture. The chair’s tall, supportive splat promotes an upright, dignified posture, bringing stature and dignity, while the projecting crest rail with rounded terminals behind the sitter’s head imparts a strikingly imposing presence.
*Please note: prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell as well as certain hardwoods such as huanghuali and zitan. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country outside of the EU.
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
十八/十九世纪黄花梨及鸡翅木官帽椅（六件）
【年代】
十八/十九世纪
【描述】
每把椅子都有一个弯曲的搭脑，上面是一个鸡翅木C形靠背板，下面是席面和带珠边的牙板和券口，整体由四条方腿支撑，腿间连接有步步高赶枨。
这种方形靠背椅俗称“官帽椅”，因为其弯曲的搭脑类似于明代官员正式服装中所戴的翼状帽子。在英语中也使用“yokeback”一词来描述，尽管这与中国命名无关。
与扶手椅相比，这种无扶手椅较为非正式且更易于就坐。这些椅子通常成套制作，在不使用时会沿着墙壁排列。它们足够轻便，可以轻松移动到适当位置，用于非正式用餐、工作或休闲活动。
这种椅子代表了中国古典家具中最威严和宏伟的形式之一。高大的支撑靠背促进了一种挺拔、庄重的坐姿，赋予使用者尊严和地位，而搭脑后部的突出部分则赋予了强烈的威严感。
*请注意：潜在买家应注意，一些国家禁止进口含有濒危物种材料的物品，包括但不限于珊瑚、象牙和玳瑁以及某些硬木如黄花梨和紫檀。因此，潜在买家在竞拍前应熟悉相关海关规定，如果他们打算将此拍品进口到欧盟以外的其他国家。
【品相】
所有椅子均有轻微的凹痕、划痕和变色。少数椅子的脚踏板上有缺陷/小裂纹（特别是在内部可见）。有些座椅处有裂缝，但不影响稳定性和使用。
券口仍然存在。如有需要，可以附带六个旧的座垫。这套六把椅子处于良好使用状态。