Mid 20th Century Black Lacquer Oriental Asian Pond Scene Coromandel Room Divider

Description

This beautiful double sided black lacquered floor screen divider showcases mother of pearl flowers, birds and koi fish near a … more This beautiful double sided black lacquered floor screen divider showcases mother of pearl flowers, birds and koi fish near a pond on one side and floral images on the other side.

Condition: Colors of paints are still vibrant in spite of age. Brass hinges and feet intact with patina. No cracks or breaks to mother of pearl. .

Interesting fact: The famous fashion designer Coco Chanel was an avid collector of Chinese folding screens, especially the Coromandel screens, and housed eight of the 32 screens in her apartment at 31 rue Cambon, Paris. She once said: I've loved Chinese screens since I was eighteen years old. I nearly fainted with joy when, entering a Chinese shop, I saw a Coromandel for the first time. Screens were the first thing I bought."

Size: 6 ft tall. 4 panels, each panel 18’’ across less