Vintage Asian 19th Century 8 Panel Coromandel Screen
15,500.00 USD
Available
Description
This exceptional eight-panel Coromandel screen is a rare example of traditional Chinese lacquer artistry, offering a dramatic narrative focal point for a grand interior. Each panel is crafted from wood, deeply carved and coated in layers of rich black lacquer, then inlaid with polychrome paint and possibly mother-of-pearl or soapstone (details too small to confirm, but typical of the style) depicting intricate imperial or domestic scenes, landscapes, and scholarly pursuits. The sheer length and height provide an immersive, historic backdrop, immediately elevating the sophistication of any room. As an architectural room divider, headboard, or wall treatment, this screen is an unparalleled statement piece suitable for Chinoiserie, Traditional, and Eclectic designs. The vintage condition, while showing expected wear to the lacquer (scuffs, chips, and patina), confirms its age and adds significant antique character highly valued by collectors. With a spectacular total width of 143 inches (over 11 feet) when unfolded, a depth of 1 inch per panel, and a towering height of 89 inches, this monumental work is a historical acquisition ready to be preserved and displayed.
Details
- Condition
- Good
- Condition notes
- In great as found condition. Minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate with age.
- Period
- Vintage
- Style
- Asian
- Materials
- Mother of Pearl, Wood, Resin
- Dimensions
- Width 143 inches × Depth 1 inches × Height 89 inches
- Item number
- SP1125-OW-510005
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