Chinese Export Six Panel Carved Soapstone Coromandel Screen
$3,800.00
Impressive 20th century Chinese export six-panel coromandel screen featuring a carved soapstone flora and fauna treed landscape screen. Each panel is 16 inches wide lacquered, and decorated with parcel gilt borders and intricately carved, colorful soapstone pieces. The serene scene depicts exotic birds and blooming flowers. Each panel has a windowed bottom depicting scholars items in delicately carved soapstone. The screen is supported by square legs ending with patinated brass clad feet. The screen has a desirable aged patina on the lacquer finish with chips and scuffs commensurating its age and use. The reverse side depicts parcel gilt flora and fauna scenes in windows. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
Dimensions: 96"w x 0.75"d x 72"h
Circa: 20th Century, China
Materials: Brass, Hardwood, Soapstone
Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with age appropriate wear and fading. Carved soapstone mostly intact with very minor losses. Lacquer finish has chips, scuffs, scratches, age cracks, and losses as seen in photos. Patinated brass finish.