Three-panel Kesi Screen

Description:

Three-panel KesiScreen, China, 19th/20th century, woven to depict women and children at leisure in gardens, surrounded by peaches and auspicious flowers, mounted in wood panels with carved openwork details, two glazed, weavings 41 3/4 x 10 1/8, each wood panel 60 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

not examined out of frame, embroidery overall in good condition, minor buckling, left one with broken window, signs of mildew in progress inside the glass.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords