An erotic applique and silk sliding panel
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An erotic applique and silk sliding panel

19TH CENTURY

Details
An erotic applique and silk sliding panel
19th Century
The sliding panel revealing two scenes depicting a gentleman behind a window playing the qin while two ladies stand in a garden, the inner panel depicting two scenes with amorous pursuits, inset with painted and incised soapstones and ivory on a painted silk ground, some minor old restoration and losses
27.4 x 21.4 cm.
Provenance
The property of a private collector
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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