.jpg?w=1)
18TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE AND UNUSUAL IVORY-EMBELLISHED ZITAN TABLE SCREEN
18TH CENTURY
Inset in high relief against a background of painted silk depicting a grand, European villa with well-carved ivory plaques of a man of middle-eastern origin watching as a groom holds the reins of a horned mythical beast, its forehead set with mother-of-pearl 'jewel', while a young boy plays at his feet with a large ball, all set into a zitan frame carved in openwork with a leafy scroll along the waist, the softwood back panel inlaid with a fruiting pomegranate branch
11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm.) high, 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm.) wide, 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) deep
18TH CENTURY
Inset in high relief against a background of painted silk depicting a grand, European villa with well-carved ivory plaques of a man of middle-eastern origin watching as a groom holds the reins of a horned mythical beast, its forehead set with mother-of-pearl 'jewel', while a young boy plays at his feet with a large ball, all set into a zitan frame carved in openwork with a leafy scroll along the waist, the softwood back panel inlaid with a fruiting pomegranate branch
11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm.) high, 12 7/16 in. (31.6 cm.) wide, 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
John Sparks, Ltd., London.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.