Alexeï BLANCHY | Eric LACOMBE
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CHINA, late 19th–early 20th century – Six-panel lacquer scre…
See original version (French)
293
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CHINA, late 19th–early 20th century – Six-panel lacquer scre…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, late 19th–early 20th century – Six-panel lacquer screen decorated with a scene depicting the Silk Road. Starting from the left, a scene of silk weaving alongside a dignitary and his lady, set against a backdrop of a caravan. The right-hand side is adorned with a city in the background and figures drinking tea beside a dromedary. The border features stylised motifs and flowers. The faces and bodies are highlighted with mother-of-pearl and bone.
183 x 40 cm per panel
(The lacquer is flaking in places and there are some restorations; a large proportion of the faces have been restored).
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Pictures modified on 09/28/2026 at 4:49 PM
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