Japanese Carved Mahogany Chair, c. 1940, the edge carved crest rail over a pierced carved cherry blossom and bird back, flanked by leaf and berry carved supports, above a trapezoidal seat, to a gadroon and foliate skirt, on anthropomorphic carved cabriole legs to paw feet, H.- 38 1/2 in., W.- 15 in., D.- 16 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age. Small chip is noted on the right support, with a small line of loss to the finish observed at the top of the right leg. Dust debris is seen throughout carving. Seat is observed with moderate scuffing and scratches. A slight fracture is noted on the backside of the crest rail. Chair is observed as slightly unsteady. A unique example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.