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Greetings,
Each week this letter tries to highlight some of our recent acquisitions As usual, we are glad to promptly send further detailed enlargeable images.
Above, from the estate of a well respected local collector, a large and exciting Ch'ien Lung screen, circa 1736-1795, is fully decorated in the coromandel technique. It is composed of twelve panels, each 19" wide by 106" tall. Overall length is 228". It is signed by the artist and writer Len Yee.
At one side, a black lacquer border with antiques encompasses a gilt field boldly decorated with exotic birds on a landscape of tree peonies. To the other side, a scene of the wives and children of King Men Huang are at home in various activities. Fan vignettes above display landscape scenes, all within a border of dragons. To the side is a calligraphy panel. Minor losses and repairs, presently with separate panels detached for use as pairs. This is a large and impressive screen with bold coloring and design, giving a fantastic presence. $20,000.
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The unnamed British vessel above dates about 1875 and was painted in China in the typical oriental manner with exacting brush strokes producing this elegant ship portrait. 17" x 25 1/2". Not relined. Spots of cleaning and later uneven varnish. $975.
Much loved Mason's china with a clear factory mark verso. Five pieces including three platters , two with strainers and on well and tree type. Lively and colorful decoration in intimation of Chinese export products. All early 19th century. No damage or repair. Sizes 18" x 14.5, 17" x 13", 19" x 15".
All for $1750.
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