Antique Lacquered Oriental Folding Screen / Room Divider

19th century

Sold by Marylebone Antiques

Description

A stunning antique oriental folding screen in carved lacquered wood. This was made in East Asia, possibly China or Japan, it dates from the early 20th century around 1900-1920, or possibly a bit earlier.

It is of wonderful quality, it is a very large, impressive and heavy item. There is stunning carving depicting various scenes of pagodas, trees, birds and people.

The condition is excellent for its age, there is just some extremely minor surface wear and one tiny chip to the very lower edge of one panel, seen in the images.

Width as seen – 68 inches , 172 cm

Each panel width – 18 inches , 46 cm

Depth when completely folded – 8 inches , 20 cm

Height – 71 inches , 180 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

180cm (70.87")

Width

172cm (67.72")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1005890

Dealers Internal Reference

6542

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Description

A stunning antique oriental folding screen in carved lacquered wood.

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This was made in East Asia, possibly China or Japan, it dates from the early 20th century around 1900-1920, or possibly a bit earlier.

Marylebone Antiques

fig 1. Antique Lacquered Oriental Folding Screen / Room Divider

It is of wonderful quality, it is a very large, impressive and heavy item. There is stunning carving depicting various scenes of pagodas, trees, birds and people.

The condition is excellent for its age, there is just some extremely minor surface wear and one tiny chip to the very lower edge of one panel, seen in the images.

Width as seen – 68 inches , 172 cm

Each panel width – 18 inches , 46 cm

Depth when completely folded – 8 inches , 20 cm

Height – 71 inches , 180 cm