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A HUANGHUALI OPENWORK SIX-PANEL SCREEN

Lot 2711
30.05.2023 10:30UTC +08:00
Classic
Starting price
HKD 1 500 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
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ID 961830
Lot 2711 | A HUANGHUALI OPENWORK SIX-PANEL SCREEN
Estimate value
HKD 1 500 000 – 2 500 000
A HUANGHUALI OPENWORK SIX-PANEL SCREEN

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Each narrow panel consists of five well carved horizontal panels, the top two and the bottom one with begonia shaped medallions enclosing stylized shou character andflanked by chi-dragons writhing amidst scrolling clouds, divided by a narrower panel of qilin and a panel of two confronting chi-dragons. The rectangular legs are joined by shaped apron with a beaded edge and reticulated chi-dragon scrolls.

74 3/8 in. (189 cm.) high, 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm.) wide, each





Provenance

C.L. Ma, Hong Kong



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Please note these lots incorporate material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on this lot if you plan to import the lot into another country. Please refer to Christie’s Conditions of Sale.
Medium:Wood
Place of origin:China, Eastern Asia, Asia
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