California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 28, 2015  Mar. 28, 2015

 Lot # 5364 
A LARGE SUANZHI WOOD ARM THRONE CHAIR, BAOZUO    清中期 酸枝木百鳥朝鳳紋寶座


  • Dimension: Height: 40 3/4 in (103.5 cm) Width: 42 1/2 in (108 cm) Depth: 34 1/2 in (87.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $4500

The throne is constructed of a rectangular seat framed with ice-plate edge supporteding peripheral panel screens, finely carved in relief with scene of birds and flowers on both sides, the chair back comprising a single panel finely carved with scene of birds paying homage to phoenix, all set above recessed waist supported on ruyi head and buddhist lion decorated apron, the powerful legs curved inwards as heads of lions, each rested on a floor stretcher. Qing Dynasty period.