4 Chinese Art panels, Handpainted, ivory, jade, abalone shells framed 2 are 49inches height by 50inches and 2 larger 49inch height x 71 inches Would like to sell or auction off by each if possible or all 4
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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. In this piece the artist chose to depict a more natural scene away from the civilization and closer to the nature. This is possibly a hunting scene depicting courtiers accomponied by two women. One of the women carries a pennant, perhaps showing the rank or the coat of arms of the depicted courtier. One of the courtiers on the horses depicted as playing a traditional instrument. Mother of pearls was once again used in the clothes of the courtiers and in the saddle of the hourses. Both men and women are chattig with eachother, representing that this is a social event for the artist. Rest of the decoration is natural and depicting a lake behind the courtiers as well as many trees and flowers. The piece is framed and it has two metal classical Chinese style hangers. The frame was also decorated with classical Chinese patterns in golden colours on wood. The piece is in good condition without any visible faults. Entirely hand made. Dimensions: 49 Inches by 71 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. 300-320$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.
