A pair of rare old Huanghuali Chinese folding horseshoe-back armchairs, the backs with a wide splat, pierced and carved panel with stylised animal and clouds, the seat of each of woven fibre, restrained scroll detail to the arm support, pinned brass strapping and mounts. Provenance: Purchased November 12, 1994, from Lek Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand, Certificate of Authenticity included stating 'Style Ming Dynasty, China. Century A.D. late 18th century'. Arm width 73.5 cm height 113 cm