PROPERTY FROM A NORTH-AMERICAN CHINESE FAMILY COLLECTION, FORMED DURING THE LATE QING DYNASTY
A MASSIVE TIELIMU AND NANMU TWELVE-PANEL SCREEN, WEIPING
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
A MASSIVE TIELIMU AND NANMU TWELVE-PANEL SCREEN, WEIPING
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each panel of the tielimu frame set with three carved nanmu panels depicting archaistic kui dragon scroll on one side and mythical beasts, precious objects and scholars on the other, the two end panels set with three additional friezes of archaistic kui dragon scroll and precious objects, each panel with double-sided insets painted with bird and flower scenes on one side and calligraphy on the reverse
137 in. (348 cm.) high, 267 in. (678.2 cm.) wide
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each panel of the tielimu frame set with three carved nanmu panels depicting archaistic kui dragon scroll on one side and mythical beasts, precious objects and scholars on the other, the two end panels set with three additional friezes of archaistic kui dragon scroll and precious objects, each panel with double-sided insets painted with bird and flower scenes on one side and calligraphy on the reverse
137 in. (348 cm.) high, 267 in. (678.2 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owners, Whampoa, Guangdong, circa 1890-1920s, thence by descent within the family.
Sale room notice
Please note that this screen is tielimu and nanmu.
Brought to you by
Krystelle Sun
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