Chinese Carved Panel Depicting "The Eight Divine Horses"

Name: Chinese Carved Panel Depicting "The Eight Divine Horses"
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1112317
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

A good traditional Chinese gilded wooden panel which is intricately carved with the eight divine horses of Emperor Wang Mu on and around a bridge .

A very decorative piece which is in very good condition and ready to hang.

Provenance: The carved panel is from the estate of the late Gabriela Grillo (1952-2024). She was one of the most globally celebrated dressage riders, having won a team gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, as well as many other medals in top European championships.

In 2021, Gabriela was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit, 1st Class.

Although of German origin, she was an Anglophile and kept a beautiful pied-à-terre near Westminster. This was where, with her passion for important horse inspired antiques, she kept much of her collection.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer,Paypal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112317

Dealers Internal Reference

A4381

Description

A good traditional Chinese gilded wooden panel which is intricately carved with the eight divine horses of Emperor Wang Mu on and around a bridge .

A very decorative piece which is in very good condition and ready to hang.

Provenance: The carved panel is from the estate of the late Gabriela Grillo (1952-2024).

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She was one of the most globally celebrated dressage riders, having won a team gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, as well as many other medals in top European championships.

Jane Short Antiques

fig 1. Chinese Carved Panel depicting — fig 1. Chinese Carved Panel Depicting "The Eight Divine Horses"

In 2021, Gabriela was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit, 1st Class.

Although of German origin, she was an Anglophile and kept a beautiful pied-à-terre near Westminster. This was where, with her passion for important horse inspired antiques, she kept much of her collection.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer,Paypal or card via telephone.