A pair of huanghuali 'official's hat' armchairs. Each has a shaped crest rail supported by the elegantly curving back splat, with a marble inlaid and finely carved with poetry, and rear posts which continue to form the back legs. The arm rails are supported on slender standing stiles and extend beyond the front posts. The rectangular frame encloses a mat seat with molded edge above beaded, shaped aprons and spandrels. The legs are of oval section and are joined by stepped stretchers and a shaped foot rest in the front.118x65.5x50cm (Y) Note: This lot is subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of US, see clause 13.