#28073 Pair of Antique Chinese Carved and Gilt Lattice Screens

Window Chinese Furiture ...

List price: 4500.00

Price: 2400.00

Pair of Antique Chinese Carved and Gilt Lattice Screens. The old red lacquer on these antique screens retains a beautiful old patina over its smooth deep red color that came from precious organic mineral compound. Each screen is composed of sections of latticework presented in the forms of various auspicious Chinese characters such as Shou (Longevity), Fu (blessing), etc., covered in crushed shell for its glittering effect which has mostly worn now. The thick layers of gold on various carved motives on the screen however still stay the original striking gold color. One can only imagine the lavish look when these screens were created! The center carved motives on the screens include auspicious vases with flowers (harmony, peace), teapot and wine vessel, and other scholarly or temple objects, flanked by four rectangular squares of carved openwork with dragon motif which are also covered in thick gold. Noticeable are the layered carvings on the top of each screen with Bamboo and plum blossom motif which suggest these screens were created in a set of four with vegetation from the four different seasons-spring (orchid or peony), summer (bamboo), fall (chrysanthemum), and winter (plum blossom). These screens were possibly from a pair of large size cabinets with a total of four doors or from two sets of windows with wooden shutters behind them for opening and closing. The old brass rings/pulls are still on these screens. When one looks at these screens, one can't help to sadly notice the carvings of figures on the carved sections of the screens underneath the larger latticework structure were scraped off and destroyed! These official figures inside a building and others in the courtyard displayed traditional cultural scene that might have been considered distasteful old thinking and were forbidden during the political turmoil. 19th century. Dimensions: 18 3/8" L x 46" H x 1 7/8" D (each window)

#28077 Antique Lacquered Four-Legged Round Stools with Carved Floral Design

Bench and Stool Chinese Furiture ...

List price: 820.00

Price: 585.00

This very heavy and elegantly shaped antique wooden round stool has an interesting design with four curved leg-supporting cross bars in the middle that look like two pairs of fish or leaves. The four legs are each carved with an unusual long string of bell shaped flowers hanging down from a Ruyi frame. This stool is generously built with a very heavy wood and broad aprons beneath the single-board top. The carved animal shaped feet flare out at the bottom. From the underneath, it appeared that this stool was once partially repaired and joined with metal to secure it rather than by appropriate woven palm fiber and wood, possibly due to its heavy use. 19th century. Dimensions: 12" (top) Diameter x 19 1/2" H

#28075 Large Size Carved and Gilt Painted Wooden Box with Dragon and Phoenix

Wooden and Leather Trunk Chinese Furiture Decorative and Collectible ...

List price: 4500.00

Price: 2400.00

This antique narrow shape larger size wooden storage box has incredibly detailed carved gilt lacquer work. The lid has a large front-facing five-claw dragon inside a pointed begonia flower shape enclosure with many twined peony flowers surrounding the center dragon. The front side of the box has the same carved style gilt work with a pair of large phoenix bird and dragon, also circled by many large twined peony flowers. Each of the two sides of the box has carved gilt design with eight bats with many auspicious clouds. The circular locking brass plates at front, though appeared to be old, along with the brass handles on the sides of the box, might have been replaced at one point. The back hinges were also replaced. This special and very rare large box with substantial discolor on the top nevertheless has very impressive "cut-lacquer" style lacquer work with layers of lacquer built on each other before being carved with its intricate design, and finally lacquered with gilt color over the whole carved design. This technique was favored during the Ming period with many imperial wares and quality works having been produced with this technique during the period and afterwards. Dimensions: 20 1/8" L x 9 5/8" D x 10 1/4" H

#27419 Antique Ningbo Style Tea Chest with Old Brass Fitting

Small Cabinet and Chest Chinese Furiture ...

List price: 920.00

Price: 695.00

Antique Ningbo Style Tea Chest with Old Brass Fitting in original finish. With two drawers and two doors, this very sweet, good sized cabinet is the perfect one to use as a bedside cabinet, entryway, bathroom, or any space that needs a small cabinet! it has old butterfly shape brass fitting on the drawers. The doors are made of excellent southern Chinese elm, Ju wood. The wood on the top of the cabinet has beautiful very large grain. Recently refinished to be in excellent condition. Late 19-early 20th century. Dimensions: 24 1/8" Lx17 1/2" D x 34 1/2" H