Denizalp D.

Mearto specialist

Hello Gerald, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, materials and the composition, I concluded that this is an Entirely Hand Made Chinese Wall Panell Decor. The piece dates back to the period between 1950-1960. In it's composition Soapstone and Mother of Pearl was used. The materials you refer as Jade is actually Soapstone, a hevaily used material in Chinese art. The material you referred as Ivory is actually Mother of Pearl and it's shine and colour palette is characteristic. Jade is a hard stone and was rarely used in larger compositions after the late 19th century. This piece is made with collage technique, which means more than one style of art or technique was used. Some decorations and motifs were carved out of soapstone while some were hand drawn. Also a small amount of mother of pearl was used in order to enhance the decoration. Mother of pearl was used on clothes so it would reflect the importance of the subjected people. In this decoration a scene from courtlife was depicted. On the back, we can see a Chinese pavillion with two possible courtiers inside it. While on the front of the decoration we see two upper ranked courtiers, a son perhaps trying to talk to his mother. We can understand their higher rank due to their clothes and the material chosen to decorate them. Two flowers vases are standing closer to the spectator while, the further decoration depicts a natural scene with a lake and trees. The piece is framed and it has two metal classical Chinese style hangers. The piece is in good condition without any visible faults. Entirely hand made. Dimensions: 49 Inches by 50 Inches Condition: The piece is in good condition without any visible faults. Provenance: Purchased in China, in 1950's. Possibly in Hong Kong. Displayed in Family Asian Resturant untill 1980's. 250-300$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.