Lot 420 , A 19th century Chinese hongmu six fold table screen, Each panel W.8in. H.41in.

A 19th century Chinese hongmu six fold table screen, inset with mirrored panels painted with figures in gardens, Each panel W.8in. H.41in.
Estimate £600-800

The second from left upright panel of the screen has a broken panel at the very top, it is possible there is a section of the glass now missing, a number of the glass panels are a little loose in their holding where the back panels are bowed outward slightly, some of the joints have dried out and opened up a little and may require some attention, European folding hinges maybe be replacements or may have been imported and added in the late 19th century, one of the apron sections to the very left hand panel is loose.


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