An elegant screen composed of four movable wings.
The obverse shows an elaborate genre scene set in an urban space. Within it, strolling residents complement the synthetic architecture.
The reverse presents a free floral composition based on flowery branches and perching birds.The whole thing has been enriched with a border and smaller panels
SCREEN WITH A GENRE SCENE, China, 18th century(?)
zł12,000.00
An elegant screen composed of four movable wings.
The obverse shows an elaborate genre scene set in an urban space. Within it, strolling residents complement the synthetic architecture.
The reverse presents a free floral composition based on flowery branches and perching birds.The whole thing has been enriched with a border and smaller panels
Description
China, 18th century (?)
Wood, lacquer, polychrome.
Dimensions when folded: 169cm x 41.5cm x 9cm
Dimensions when unfolded: 169cm x 166cm x 2cm
Condition: numerous minor defects, traces of repairs, secondary hinges.