Chinese Export Eight Panel Coromandel Screen Bird Landscape

Description

Dramatic Chinese export eight panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting a water landscape with exotic birds. The black lacquered panels are … more Dramatic Chinese export eight panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting a water landscape with exotic birds. The black lacquered panels are incised with colorful pigments. Each panel measures 16 inches wide and is supported by square legs with patinated brass clad feet. The lacquer has a desirable aged patina with fading and craquelure on the finish. The reverse side depicts a more stark landscape with white cranes featured amid blossoming flowers. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 128"w x .75"d x 84"h

Circa: 20th Century, China

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with age appropriate wear. Minor chips, scuffs, fading, scratches, craquelure, losses, and old repairs as seen in photos. Mounting hardware is missing connecting pins. less