ANTIQUE CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING WOOD FRAME QING LADY PLAYS PHOENIX HARP
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:45338659 | Age: 1900-1940 |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Primary Material: Glass and Wood |
Country/Region of Manufacture: China | Color: Multi-Color |
Up for auction is a large antique wooden framed glass painting probably from 1910-1950. The glass painting features a portrait of a gorgeous court lady of the Qing Period, playing a harp shaped like a phoenix. The harp is carved to have a bird head and tail feathers. Her facial features and earlobes are painted realistically, especially the eyes.&n...bsp; The young lady's hair, hair ornaments, the prints on her robe, and even the carved wooden stool are highly detailed to achieve the look of the objects from the Qing Period. The background is equally realistic. The carved wood panel doors and window overlooking the landscape. The brush pot or pitong is filled with three brushes. Accompanying that are the brush washer with a brush in it, an ink slab, and stack of books on a carved wooden altar table.
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Condition Report
The image on the glass and the wooden frame are in excellent condition considering this is a pre-owned item. Please see the photos for the described conditions. The wooden frame shows sign of wear such as scratches, wood shrinkage, dust, and some missing paint.
Approximate Size
Image Size: 19" H x 14 1/2" W (48.26 cm X 36.83 cm)
Overall Size: 21" H x 16 1/2" W (53.34 cm X 41.91 cm)
Weight: 5 lbs 1.2 oz (2 kgs 304 grams)
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