Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm for larger paintings

for larger paintings

Note that each vase is individually cast and so the finish may vary slightly to the example shown here

This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and muted to soft colours against the dark background

and is often seen on the paintings that decorated Chinese furniture to symbolise the importance of the owner

The horse is shown saddled

Pair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs 29 x 36cm for larger paintingsShandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. Rather than using complex joinery to produce the curved backrest from three or more pieces of wood, this version used pliable woods such as willow to bend and shape a single piece of wood, which forms both the back and arms of the chair. In this case the arms are supported with two side posts on each side