A set of three 'dreamstone' marble inset lacquer panels, 19th/20th century
(3)Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
comprising a central rectangular brown lacquer panel and two matching side panels, each inset with differently shaped marble plaques, figured with variegated brown, black and grey veining suggesting mountain ranges, figures, birds and trees, some bearing inscriptions in black with red seals, the lower panels bearing long inscriptions in black with red seals
(3)
central panel 122 x 29.5 cm, pair of side panels each 116 x 39 cm
Condition Report
Areas of significant, widened cracking to all three panels, associated with age and movement in the frame. Two intersecting horizontal cracks to a dreamstone plaque of one panel and a repaired vertical crack to two other plaques on the same panel. Possible repaired diagonal crack to the top corner of an upper plaque on one other panel, but this may be a natural fissure in the material.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
