A Gilt Figural Painting Scene Inside a Frame
25 October 2021
Description

This is a black and gold plaster frame that holds a painting that is primarily rendered in gold. The frame is heavy and there are a few breaks in the plaster on the edge. The material or matting is deep red and black. The Frame measures 33 inches wide x 20 inches high.

Provenance

provenance is unknown/piece came from antique store auction.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 6 days
By Delia
Oct 31, 21:35 UTC
Fair Market Value
$500 - $800 USD
Suggested Asking Price $800 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Rhonda,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

A framed vintage Chinese gilt and ink wash miniature six-fold paper screen, possibly a salesman sample
late 19th or early 20th Century
the six fold screen depicting figures in a landscape, within a decorative border, framed with a dark mat.
frame 20 by 33 inches
PROVENANCE: acquired from a gallery/dealer
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some minor chipping to frame
$500-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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Rhonda guess Nov 02, 08:51 UTC

Hello Delia:
I hope you are doing well.
With regard to the piece, I am almost certain it is not lacquer. I have a screen and an armoire made from lacquer coromandel, and it is different. This piece has fine, flat painting I think . The lacquer screen--even the old ones--have a brighter gold finish and a 3D quality to the kimono-clad women in lacquer pieces that I have, especially their faces. The framed screen appears to be painted with a fine brush and it is quite flat. I am not sure if I am characterizing the work properly. But that's interesting. Doll furniture!
Thank you.

Delia Nov 02, 13:07 UTC

Thanks, Rhonda.
If it's not lacquer and on paper, it is more likely a salesman sample shown around to generate commissions and likely for export, in the late 19th and early 20th Century
This would then be catalogued/appraised as:

A framed vintage Chinese gilt and ink wash miniature six-fold paper screen, possibly a salesman sample
late 19th or early 20th Century
the six fold screen depicting figures in a landscape, within a decorative border, framed with a dark mat.
frame 20 by 33 inches
PROVENANCE: acquired from a gallery/dealer
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some minor chipping to frame
$500-800

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