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Lot 2126
Pair of Chinese Carved Elm Hat Chairs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1900, oxbow crest rail, shaped and paneled back splat with upper reticulated carved rondel in the form of a stylize chilong, recessed panel seat, rounded shaped arms, rounded straight legs with through tenon joinery and applied scalloped returns, foot rail and stretcher base.

47 x 23 x 18 in., seat height 20.5 in., arm height 30 in.

From the Collection of John and Barbara Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia, by descent of Philip Suval Inc., founded 1896

Overall good usable condition; some joint separations; shrinkage cracks and scratches to seat panels; refinished.