Smith & Singer
161

An unusual pair of elmwood windows, 19th/20th century

(2)

Estimate $1,500 – $2,500

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each with carved and pierced panels within raised beaded frames, the central hinged doors decorated with pairs of figures variously occupied in garden settings in relief on the pierced diaper grounds, within panels of lotus scrolls, character medallions and key-fret, the lower section centred with scenes of The Eight Immortals within angular scrolls, fitted with baitong locks and suspension plaques

(2)
137 cm high, 98 cm wide

  • Lot Sold $1,200 (Hammer Price)
  • $1,464 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Wonder Dragon Ltd, Hong Kong, 25 May 2005
Private Collection, Sydney

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Catalogue Notes

Compare with a pair of windows illustrated by Weidu Ma, Classical Chinese Doors and Windows pp. 142-143

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AU0815  |  21 Jun 2017  |  Sydney
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