the chessboard exterior with gilt band enclosing cartouches of flowers and antiques reserved on a floral ground, the sides of the board with cartouches enclosing figures in landscapes, the interior decorated in gilt to represent a backgammon board, board open 49 by 49.5cm
清:中国外销漆制折叠式棋盘,19世纪中期
Sold for £240
the chessboard exterior with gilt band enclosing cartouches of flowers and antiques reserved on a floral ground, the sides of the board with cartouches enclosing figures in landscapes, the interior decorated in gilt to represent a backgammon board, board open 49 by 49.5cm
Auction: Chinese & Japanese Works of Art, 14th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The sale of 170 lots comprise of a wide range of Chinese works such as ceramics from the Song to Qing Dynasty, an English private collection of jade and hardstone carvings, furniture, bronzes and sculptures.
The Japanese section includes works of art, ceramics, including a small private collection of contemporary ceramics by Kondo Yuzo, bronzes and prints. From Korea, a highlight is a Chaekgeori eight-fold screen with hidden artist seal from the Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 11th May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 12th May: 10am to 8:30pm
Tuesday 13th May: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 11am, precisely