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Pair of Antique Double Sided Red and Black Chinese Screens

$2,800per set
£2,151.14per set
€2,471.63per set
CA$3,938.55per set
A$4,424.78per set
CHF 2,311.95per set
MX$54,006.52per set
NOK 29,355.07per set
SEK 27,631.62per set
DKK 18,444.23per set

About the Item

A pair of beautiful double sided Chinese Antique screens in black and red lacquer. The main openwork was created using the painstaking joinery method. Every little piece is joined together by tenons and mortises, forming the famous "ice crackle" pattern. Top of the screens feature elaborated peonies and foliage. The middle section has light relief carvings of chrysanthemums and bamboos. The screens are finished on both sides. On the back the middle section has a simple, beautiful, classic ruyi motif.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 87 in (220.98 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Joinery,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 49371stDibs: LU2957311984941

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