Asian Art Auction

June 09 - 14, 2018

LOT 560

Lot 560

A Six-Panel Jade and Hardstone Inlaid Lacquer Floor Screen, Early 20th Century

A Six-Panel Jade and Hardstone Inlaid Lacquer Floor Screen, Early 20th Century
Lot 560 Details
A Six-Panel Jade and Hardstone Inlaid Lacquer Floor Screen, Early 20th Century

二十世紀早期 黑漆嵌寶金陵十二釵人物故事六扇屏

Inlaid with beautiful quantities of differently coloured jadeite, tiger’s eye agate, hardstone and soapstone
height 72 in — 183 cm

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Six-Panel Jade and Hardstone Inlaid Lacquer Floor Screen, Early 20th Century
  • A Six-Panel Jade and Hardstone Inlaid Lacquer Floor Screen, Early 20th Century
Note:

The panel showcases the complete group of twelve figures known as the ‘Twelve Beauties of Jinling’ 金陵十二釵. Taken from the classical Qing Dynasty novel ‘The Dream of the Red Chamber’ 紅樓夢, these twelve female protagonists are each depicted with their unique attributes.

CONDITION DETAILS

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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