A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MINIATURE FOLDING SCREENS
TWO WITH MARK OF ZHENG TANG; ONE WITH MARK WB, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Price Realised USD 1,750
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USD 2,000 - USD 3,000
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Closed: 22 Aug 2019
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A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MINIATURE FOLDING SCREENS
TWO WITH MARK OF ZHENG TANG; ONE WITH MARK WB, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
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Lot Essay
According to author Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese screens are defined as “huaping” for a painted screens, "shuping" for screens with calligraphy and "fengping" for screens used to block wind. From the late 19th century through to the 1940s a craze developed for miniature Chinese silver furniture items that were either collected individually or used to furnish elaborate Chinese doll houses. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Presents well overall. With minor scattered marks, nicks and surface scratches, as to be expected from age and use.
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Lot 37Sale 18503
TWO WITH MARK OF ZHENG TANG; ONE WITH MARK WB, EARLY 20TH CENTURYA GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MINIATURE FOLDING SCREENSEstimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000
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