Rare Chinese 19th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Sandalwood Photo Frame
Item History & Price
Description
A beautifully and intricately carved 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty sandalwood picture/ photo frame.The frame consists of three openings for picture portraits with carved columns and capitals surrounding them, with a large phoenix bird sitting on each outer column. The upper section is profusely carved with a foliage matrix of lotus tree blossom and phoenix birds, in the centre of the upper section is a carved medallion with five robed figures one on horse back and on...e being pushed in a chariot wheelchair.At the very top is a small pointed medallion with two robed figures one holding a book.
Condition
In excellent condition for age, there are a couple of areas of minor loss which are hard to see, and there is a small corner section at the base that has been glued back on in the past, you can see this in the last photo.
sizes
Height : 36.5 cmWidth : 27 cmDepth : 2.2 cm
Item will be sent special delivery tracked and signed and insured up to £500
Relisted due to non payment, Please only bid if your going to pay.
Please view my other items I have for sale and good luck bidding.
A beautifully and intricately carved 19th century Chinese Qing dynasty sandalwood picture/ photo frame.The frame consists of three openings for picture portraits with carved columns and capitals surrounding them, with a large phoenix bird sitting on each outer column. The upper section is profusely carved with a foliage matrix of lotus tree blossom and phoenix birds, in the centre of the upper section is a carved medallion with five robed figures one on horse back and on...e being pushed in a chariot wheelchair.At the very top is a small pointed medallion with two robed figures one holding a book.
Condition
In excellent condition for age, there are a couple of areas of minor loss which are hard to see, and there is a small corner section at the base that has been glued back on in the past, you can see this in the last photo.
sizes
Height : 36.5 cmWidth : 27 cmDepth : 2.2 cm
Item will be sent special delivery tracked and signed and insured up to £500
Relisted due to non payment, Please only bid if your going to pay.
Please view my other items I have for sale and good luck bidding.