A rare and visually striking early Republic Era (1912-1949) Chinese finely carved lacquered and gilded wood large mirrored table pedestal. circa 1920
Showcasing high-quality workmanship and excellent attention to detail, crafted in the early 20th century, almost certainly in the Chaozhou region of Southern China.
Hand carved solid Huanghuali hardwood in the original red and gold lacquer parcel gilt finish; three-piece design for easy moving or storage, surmounted with a circular mirror plate mounted in a round wooden frame adorned in ornate relief decoration, resting atop a tapering fitted intricately detailed hand carved, pierced, and incised fiolated interlaced sculptural openwork panel, the artistic scence depicting four traditional ancient Chinese Scholar figures climbing the elaborate structure, rising atop a reticulated stepped rectangular shaped base with canted corners, pierced foliate raised gallery, and molded skirt with scalloped edge embellished on all sides with floral acanthus scroll and dragon mask relief work, further rising on four squared tapering legs terminating in bullet feet accented with carvings.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the reputable auction house, Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas Design District, Texas. October 2024, Asian Fine Art & Antiques Sale...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mirror Sculptures and Carvings
MaterialsMirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer