Chinese Republic Era Chaozhou Lacquered Giltwood Carving Pedestal Stand Table Mirror

Description

A rare and visually striking early Republic Period (1912-1949) Chinese finely carved lacquered and gilded wooded pedestal tabletop mirror. circa … more A rare and visually striking early Republic Period (1912-1949) Chinese finely carved lacquered and gilded wooded pedestal tabletop mirror. circa 1920

Showcasing high-quality workmanship and excellent attention to detail, crafted in the early 20th century, almost certainly in the Chaozhou region of Southern China.

Hand carved solid Huanghuali hardwood in the original red and gold lacquer parcel gilt finish; three-piece design for easy moving or storage, surmounted with a circular mirror plate mounted in a round wooden frame adorned in ornate relief decoration, resting atop a tapering fitted intricately detailed hand carved, pierced, and incised fiolated interlaced sculptural openwork panel, the artistic scence depicting four traditional ancient Chinese Scholar figures climbing the elaborate structure, rising atop a reticulated stepped rectangular shaped base with canted corners, pierced foliate raised gallery, and molded skirt with scalloped edge embellished on all sides with floral acanthus scroll and dragon mask relief work, further rising on four squared tapering legs terminating in bullet feet accented with carvings.

PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the reputable auction house, Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas Design District, Texas. October 2024, Asian Fine Art & Antiques Sale auction catalog.

Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a well known media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. Hirsch was a top appraiser for PBS TV series Antiques Roadshow for 13 years; as well as being a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other major publications. She's also founded highly regarded art galleries and exhibits throughout the United States.

DIMENSIONS: (approx)
28.5" Tall, 14" Wide, 9" Deep

CONDITION REPORT:
Overall a remarkable museum quality example, in great antique condition with beautifully aged original patina over the whole.

Attractive appearance, overall it presents superbly, with minimal wear consistent with age and use, such as minor scattered nicks, worn finish and gilt rubbing, build-up and accretions to recessed areas. Age appropriate very minor tiny dark age spots silver losses to the mirror.

Please note, we are purists and prefer pieces as original and retaining as much patina,, antique character and wabi-sabi charm as possible. So we only lightly dusted this piece, and will not deep clean it unless specifically requested after purchase. less