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A Chinese Carved Zitan Day Bed, Luohanchuang
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Passed
Live Auction
Asian Works of Art
Size
Length 71 x height 30 1/4 x depth 23 in., 181 x 77 x 58.5 cm.
Description

A Chinese Carved Zitan Day Bed, Luohanchuang

Late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period

晚清/民國 廣作紫檀羅漢床 
the rectangular back panel divided into four sections each carved in relief with a cartouche enclosing lotus, pomegranates, peonies and grapes, the sides carved with pomegranates, prunus blossoms and peach branches topped with wide armrests, the single-paneled seat above a shaped apron and frieze carved to show large ruyi-heads enclosing auspicious emblems, all supported on square section legs ending in hoof feet; together with a carved hardwood kang table. 

Length 71 x height 30 1/4 x depth 23 in., 181 x 77 x 58.5 cm.

Property from the Collection of David and Sarah Chen, St. Louis, Missouri. 密蘇里州聖路易斯市陳氏夫婦藏。

Condition
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Signature
Carved Zitan wood canton-style bench or daybed. With a low-paneled back and a three-sided screen, the back panel has four panels of embossed lotus flowers, pomegranates, peonies, and grapes. The side screen has embossed symmetrical peach pattern decoration. Teeth high-relief grapes are wrapped around branches, eight Buddhist treasures, swords, yin and yang plates, fish drums, flower baskets, and butterflies. The upper armrest and the left and right armrests are made of smooth and artistic whole wood without carving. The seat of the chair surface is flat and smooth, with a visible ghost face pattern.  This bench is made of whole wood without splicing, the grain texture is clear, the hairline is visible, and the extra-large Zitan single board chair seat is very luxurious. The high-relief technique is exquisite, the flowers and eight treasures are vivid and graceful, the multi-child and multi-life symbolize good luck, the overall proportion is well-balanced, and the high-end atmosphere is elegant and solemn. Square legs and feet, bottom bearing back horseshoe feet. The original bottom surface is unmodified, and the Chinese character "地" can be seen. The overall appearance is complete, and the pulp is glossy. This bench bed is suitable for sitting and sleeping in the study room. The woman rests enchanting and charming, and the sofa in the hall is spacious and generous.
Provenance
Provenance:Accompanied with an appraisal by Pao & Moltke Ltd., Toronto, Canada, 20 August 1984.Ex. Collection of Barbara Sloof, Southfield, Michigan.附1984年8月20日多倫多Pao & Moltke評估證書。密歇根州南田市Barbara Sloof女士舊藏。