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Four-Panel Screen with Painted Theatrical Costume Figures on Raised Panels

$2,800per item
£2,118.88per item
€2,443.73per item
CA$3,910.01per item
A$4,380.47per item
CHF 2,280.03per item
MX$53,345.74per item
NOK 29,044.55per item
SEK 27,351.77per item
DKK 18,242.14per item
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About the Item

This vintage four-panel Chinese screen presents a dramatic procession of twelve historic costume figures, each hand-painted and raised in relief against a warm ochre ground. Arranged in portrait-style vignettes, the characters wear stylized garments drawn from 18th- and 19th-century European and Asian dress—featuring frock coats, tricorn hats, robes, breeches, and sashes. Each figure appears poised for performance, as if plucked from a costume book or mid-century stage design. Mounted like framed portraits, the figures are set into recessed panels with black-painted borders and elevated mounts, adding sculptural depth and a curated, gallery-like feel. The ochre background and black-and-cream trim echo the visual rhythm of theater wings or museum walls, enhancing the screen’s formal composition and narrative appeal. Whether used as a room divider or wall-mounted statement piece, this screen brings both symmetry and storytelling to a space. It would pair beautifully in a set design studio, costume department, or any interior with a flair for the dramatic, historic, or decorative arts. Hinged wood construction ensures stability and flexible display.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition details and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN2855 / YN28811stDibs: LU863945321172

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