19th C. Chinese Polychrome Wood Screen

**Originally Listed At $250**

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful wooden desk screen set within its custom decorative stand that is embellished with openwork floral motifs as well as red, cream, and black pigmentation. One side of the screen presents a painting of three figures, one of these individuals standing between the other two. The figure on the left is seated, while the figure on the right is gently bowing or leaning in. Although we cannot identify the central standing figure, the gestures/poses of the flanking figures suggests that this is a person of import. The opposite side features calligraphic writing; while some is lost, there are surviving characters. Size: 18.3" W x 20.875" H (46.5 cm x 53 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in 2018; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, acquired at Indochine Gallery, Boulder, Colorado, USA

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Condition Report: Paint on screen shows much craquelure and areas of loss as shown. Back of panel has some remaining calligraphic writing. Piece was created in two parts, with the panel able to be lifted out of its stand. Wood has developed nice age patina.