Fifth Anniversary Review Series (III): Classic Furniture of The Ming and The Qing Dynasties- Chairs

It was in the autumn of 2012 that China Guardian (HK) held its first auctions in Hong Kong. Under the support of the general collecting community and friends both old and new, the auctions achieved great success with total sales reaching HKD 450 million. The events were such a sensation that they are probably still fresh in many people’s minds. Five years on, China Guardian (HK) is now firmly established in Hong Kong, bringing the local art market to a new level with the backup of an enterprising and persevering professional team.

To mark our fifth anniversary (the China Guardian Year), exciting plans are in hand to restructure our auctions and shows. Consignment for the upcoming auctions has already begun and our experts are determined to present collectors with even more spectacular pieces. Meanwhile, we have put together a series of reviews so that those special moments in the formative years of China Guardian (HK) can be relived.

Lot 693
China Guardian Hong Kong 2013 Autumn Auctions
Late Ming Period
A Pair of Huanghuali Yoke-back Armchairs
118.1 x 55.8 x 48.9 cm. x2
Estimated Price: HKD 4,200,000-5,200,000
Auction Result: HKD 4,830,000

Lot 471
China Guardian Hong Kong 2015 Spring Auctions
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Set of Six Huanghuali Wood Rose Chairs 
59.3 x 45.5 x 88.5cm. x6
Estimated Price: HKD 6,200,000-9,800,000
Auction Result: HKD 29,900,000 

Lot 622
China Guardian Hong Kong 2015 Autumn Auctions
Late Ming / Early Qing Period
A Huanghuali Armchair with Four Protruding Ends
52cm x 59 x 102.5cm.
Estimated Price: HKD 500,000-800,000
Auction Result: HKD 920,400

Lot 1318
China Guardian Hong Kong 2016 Autumn Auctions
Late Ming / Early Qing Period
A Pair of Huanghuali Southern Official's Hat Armchairs
115 x 58x 43.5 cm. x2
Estimated Price: HKD 3,200,000-5,000,000
Auction Result: HKD 6,130,000

Lot 1321
China Guardian Hong Kong 2016 Autumn Auctions
Late Ming / Early Qing Period
A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
100 x 65x 63 cm. x2
Estimated Price: HKD 800,000-1,200,000
Auction Result: HKD 2,419,000

Lot 696
China Guardian Hong Kong 2017 Spring Auctions
Late Ming Period
A Pair of Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchairs
67.3 x 64.2x 100.3 cm. x2
Estimated Price: HKD 4,300,000-6,300,000
Auction Result: HKD 5,900,000

Lot 688
China Guardian Hong Kong 2017 Spring Auctions
Late Ming Period
A Huanghuali Horseshoe-Back Armchair
64.2 x 62.2 x 99 cm. 
Estimated Price: HKD 1,550,000-2,550,000
Auction Result: HKD 3,068,000