Pair of 19th Century Chairs

Date: ca. 1850 Height of seat: 21" Height of back: 44" Width of top rail: 30" Price: $3600 Description: Elmwood with black lacquer, all in original condition with a few old repairs (see the bottom picture on the left). The unusually large chest rail is in the shape of a bat, which is thought to spread its wings protectively over the armchairs, bringing good luck and happiness to anyone seated in them. From the Shanxi region of China.

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