PAIR OF CHING DYNASTY GARDEN SEATS.

PAIR OF CHING DYNASTY GARDEN SEATS. Late 19th Century, China. These domestic examples were not intended for export. The dated garden seats polychrome decorated in shades of green, grays, blues and orange. The circular top with opposing fanciful Foo dogs within floral vinery. The sides with pierced bosses. Each decorated with a scene of artists and musicians, opposing scene of attendants bathing a young boy in front of a six-panel room divider, thought to be the boy chosen by the Empress Dowager CIXI to succeed her in the mid 1890’s. The borders with floral reserves. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h x approx. 11-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good overall with no restoration or damage noted. 9-97662 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3057	$1,725.00	PAIR OF CHING DYNASTY GARDEN SEATS. Late 19th Century, China. These domestic examples were not intended for export. The dated garden seats polychrome decorated in shades of green, grays, blues and orange. The circular top with opposing fanciful Foo dogs within floral vinery. The sides with pierced bosses. Each decorated with a scene of artists and musicians, opposing scene of attendants bathing a young boy in front of a six-panel room divider, thought to be the boy chosen by the Empress Dowager CIXI to succeed her in the mid 1890’s. The borders with floral reserves. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h x approx. 11-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good overall with no restoration or damage noted. 9-97662 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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