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Chinese Coromandel Screen, 18th Century, Rosewood, Painted, Figural, Geese
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Chinese Coromandel Screen, 18th Century, Rosewood, 8 Panel, Painted, Figural, Depicting Flying Geese
One of a kind. Chinese Coromandel screen from the late 1700s with a fabulous rosewood carved frame from the mid to late 1800s. The subject matter reminiscent of the times having, vignettes of aristocrats and military figures in pavilions and various nature scenes. Superbly carved and painted details against an old gold lacquered background. A screen of this impressive size and in such good state of preservation is a rare find. The back is decorated with geese and wild grasses and millet, a favorite food. The screen tells the story of the three Chinese Kingdoms. It is mounted in an elaborately carved rosewood frame from the late 19th century. This one of a kind decorative screen or room divider can be used as one large piece or can simply be removed by the pin and hinge to form four equal double panels. Each panel measures 19.5 inches in width.
8 Feet high, Each panel is 19.5 inches for a total of 13 Feet Wide. Can be used in various sections. A pair of screens or four two panel screens.
Provenance:
Philip H. McNemer Essex Ct
Hastings House Antiques
October 27, 2002 $60,000
Diane Gorin. Roslyn, NY. -
More Information
Period: 18th Century Creation Date: 1760 Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Dealer Reference #: 101-Roslyn19 Incollect Reference #: 695832
Message from Seller:
GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.