PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS A HONGMU HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIR, QUANYIRepublic period The generously proportioned crest railprised of three sections and terminating in scrolled hand rests, supported below by curved side and front posts, a S-shaped backsplat inset with three carved panels, and a pair of straight back posts continuing through the rectangular seat frame to form the back legs, the frame set with a single-panel hard seat, at the front a bracketed apron and spandrels all with a beaded edge, the sides and the back each with a plain apron with short integral spandrels, stretchers linking each of the legs, modern fitted cushion. 38 1/2 x 24 x 16in (97.8 x 61 x 40.6cm) None