PAIR OF RARE POLYCHROME IVORY PAINTED SHADOW BOX PANELS Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period
A layer of finely carved and stained ivory landscapes with figures in various pursuits in and around waterfront pavilions, over a painted ivory river landscape. Glazed glass layer to lower section of river. Painted background decoration on paper, laid on board. Housed in Chinese carved rosewood frames. Label verso marked "X. Skarszewski".
For similar example, see Sotheby's Important Chinese Art, Hong Kong, April 3, 2018.
Condition Report Cracks to glazing over ivory on lower water areas of both. Spotting to top third of paintings. This item is not available for international delivery. Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.