Smith & Singer
102

An embellished four-panel black lacquer screen, 19th/20th century

Estimate $4,000 – $5,000

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Alternate Views

each panel applied on the black ground with polychrome bone and ivory figures of maidens variously occupied on the terraces of a continuous lakeside garden, above applied groups of precious objects, the details painted in gilding and colours, all within mother of pearl inlaid borders
each panel 182.5 cm high, 40.5 cm wide

Condition Report

Isolated chips and losses to the lacquer, particularly to the outside edges. Wear and 'rippling' to the gloss finish of the lacquer in places. Inlay complete, with no apparent losses. Tarnishing to brass mounts on the feet. Structurally sound.

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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hur
       

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

     


Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0818  |  24 Oct 2017  |  Sydney
6 pm


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