Four Chinese Export painted panels mounted as a four-fold screen, late 18th/19th century, the panels made into a screen in the 19th century
Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton
Four Chinese Export painted panels mounted as a four-fold screen, late 18th/19th century, the panels made into a screen in the 19th century
painted with a procession, including musicians, dragon dancers and children, each panel with a close nailed leather border, the reverse with impressed paper laid on canvas, the
each panel 199cm. high, 59cm. wide; 6ft, 6½in., 1ft. 11¼in.
Condition Report:
In classic country house condition, which means in unrestored condition with estate made remedial repairs. Leather borders distressed. There are punctures to both sides - through paper and the canvas support. There are also some tears.. There is discolouration to some elements although the colours are generally good. Surface marks, stains and scratches. This extremely decorative screen will benefit from conservation, and restored will look superb.
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Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton
Four Chinese Export painted panels mounted as a four-fold screen, late 18th/19th century, the panels made into a screen in the 19th century
painted with a procession, including musicians, dragon dancers and children, each panel with a close nailed leather border, the reverse with impressed paper laid on canvas, the
each panel 199cm. high, 59cm. wide; 6ft, 6½in., 1ft. 11¼in.
Condition Report:
In classic country house condition, which means in unrestored condition with estate made remedial repairs. Leather borders distressed. There are punctures to both sides - through paper and the canvas support. There are also some tears.. There is discolouration to some elements although the colours are generally good. Surface marks, stains and scratches. This extremely decorative screen will benefit from conservation, and restored will look superb.
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