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PAIR OF MASSIVE SCREENS WITH LANDSCAPE DESIGN.

20th century, China. Nephrite: uneven medium “spinach” green with distinct streaking and patches. Of compelling size and color, these impressive screens are carved on the front in low to medium relief with landscape scenes of deep mountains into which are set a number of temple buildings sheltered in pine forests. Closely imitating landscape painting, the shallow relief and incised designs on the reverse depict a continuously receding series of enormously high mountain ranges. The oval discs, which have a finished plain border, are supported by a framework of large pine needle buttresses, inserted into modern elaborately carved wood stands (Markbreiter 2, p. 63). Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 34.25″ (87 cm) (including stand). 26.75″ x 22″ (67.9 x 55.9 cm) (visible areas of jade screens). 24.75″ x 21″ (62.9 x 53.3 cm) (jade oval plaque, not including buttress support). PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Polished surfaces. Very good. 47671-61, 9-94976, 9-94977, 9-94978, (20,000-35,000) – Lot 3131

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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