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Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

$1,245
£936.14
€1,087.09
CA$1,738.62
A$1,928.25
CHF 1,012.62
MX$23,680.33
NOK 12,818.87
SEK 12,088.36
DKK 8,110.85
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About the Item

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged beautifully with ageing of the wood as well as fading of the original colour pigment. This signboard has a wire attached to the back and is ready to be wall mounted. There is a chip on the top right corner and some erosion of the wood on the underside. This is highlighted in the images. Dimensions: Height 60 cm x Width 128cm x Depth 2.5cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 50.4 in (128 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Wall hanging wire added to the back side. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881226679922

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