A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Traveling Armchairs, Jiaoyi

20th Century

each having a curved crestrail terminates in out-swept hooks and is supported on a s-shaped back splat pierced and carved showing a kui dragon, above a qilin amongst clouds, and a shaped opening. The arms are supported by elegant curved supports reinforced with metal hardware that continue on to form the front leg. The seat is joined by beaded horizontal members carved with scrollwork above the round-section legs. The whole is supported on legs joined at the mid-point, further joined by a foot rest.

Height 40 x width 27 x depth 28 in., 101.6 x 68.58 x 71.12 cm.

Property from the Collection of Terence Kelleher, Esq., Southold, New York

This lot is located in Chicago.

Seat height 19 3/8 in.

Each in overall good structurally sound and stable condition, with some surface marks, scratches and tarnish to mounts as expected with use and age. Each opens and closes smoothly. When open the seat is sturdy and supports the weight of a 150 lb person without issue.

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Sam Cowan is the Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors
Interiors by Freeman's.

Sam has spent his life in the auction industry, accompanying his father, Wes Cowan to auctions, trade shows and eventually to his own eponymous auction house, in the mid-1990s. He joined his father’s auction house, Cowan’s, full-time in 2012 in the Arms and Armor department and as a fine and decorative arts specialist, a department where he would ultimately become director. Sam has an interest in 20th century design, pottery, early advertising, historic Americana and antique firearms. He is a licensed auctioneer in three states and is a featured appraiser on The Antiques Roadshow.

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A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Traveling Armchairs, Jiaoyi

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A Pair of Chinese Hardwood Traveling Armchairs, Jiaoyi

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