A Chinese mother-of-pearl-inlaid hardwood screen, 19th century

A Chinese mother-of-pearl-inlaid hardwood screen

19th century

Each of the four panels depict partnered birds sitting on various tree branches together; below these scenes are simplistic floral sprays with insect motifs. Reverse with inscription to upper panels and 'hundred antiques' motifs to lower panels.

H: 72, W: 76 3/8 in. (H: 182.88, W: 193.99 cm.)

Provenance: Private collection, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Lot 323, Lot 442 to 456, and Lot 500 to 508 are from the same collector.

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Condition Report: With areas of lacquer cracking and wear; chipping and wood loss to frames. Minor area of cracking to inlaid mother of pearl.