Wood, Chinese lacquer - China - Guangxu (1875-1908)
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Pair of carved and lacquered wooden panels from the Guangxu period, 160 × 50 × 2 cm, China, original and in good condition, reversible faces with two and three gilded characters.
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Description of the lot
Magnificent pair of welcome panels for a business, carved and lacquered in bull's-eye tone, with raised gold characters. They are reversible, on one side they have two characters and on the other three, so you can display each version. This type of wooden panels, with intense colors such as deep red and letters in gold that give an elegant touch to the piece, are characteristic of ceremonial or decorative signage in prominent places like temples, museums, exhibits, or historic buildings in China. They represent very important and respected ranks and positions within Chinese intellectual society. These pieces will add an exotic touch to any room in a home or business.
About the Hanlin Academy
On one side of the panels you can read “Hanlin Academy” (Hànlín Yuàn: Court of the Ink Brushes). The Hanlin Academy was an institution both academic and administrative (originally an imperial secret council). It was founded in the 8th century CE by Emperor Xuanzong (Tang dynasty).
Its main function was to prepare official documents through the interpretation of Confucian texts. This laid the foundations of the imperial examinations, where people who wished to become bureaucrats had to pass in order to access higher offices.
In 1900 the academy suffered a tragic accident during the war between China and the Western powers (the Boxer Rebellion) where a large number of works were lost.
Pair of decorative or welcome panels, reversible
Material: Carved and lacquered wood
Period: Late 19th century
Origin: China
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 160 x 50 x 2 cm.
Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight, and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. Shipping costs include professional tailor-made packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty.
Seller's Story
- ABOUT US - Fragonard Interiors is a company with experience for more than 30 years, with a team of experts specialized in antiques, design pieces, works of art and interior design projects.
We always seek excellence and originality in each of the pieces, chasing as much customer satisfaction as possible.
By giving a new life to the pieces and works of art, we manage to perpetuate their soul and activate a circular economy of objects.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: fragonard_interiors
The packaging is professional and adapted to each piece, with tracking number and shipping insurance. 100% AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. Each item sold is analyzed, studied and authenticated by experts.
WORLD DELIVERY We ship to all countries served by international courier service providers such as DHL, UPS ...
You can also arrange for yourself to pick up at our physical location.
Translated by Google TranslateDescription of the lot
Magnificent pair of welcome panels for a business, carved and lacquered in bull's-eye tone, with raised gold characters. They are reversible, on one side they have two characters and on the other three, so you can display each version. This type of wooden panels, with intense colors such as deep red and letters in gold that give an elegant touch to the piece, are characteristic of ceremonial or decorative signage in prominent places like temples, museums, exhibits, or historic buildings in China. They represent very important and respected ranks and positions within Chinese intellectual society. These pieces will add an exotic touch to any room in a home or business.
About the Hanlin Academy
On one side of the panels you can read “Hanlin Academy” (Hànlín Yuàn: Court of the Ink Brushes). The Hanlin Academy was an institution both academic and administrative (originally an imperial secret council). It was founded in the 8th century CE by Emperor Xuanzong (Tang dynasty).
Its main function was to prepare official documents through the interpretation of Confucian texts. This laid the foundations of the imperial examinations, where people who wished to become bureaucrats had to pass in order to access higher offices.
In 1900 the academy suffered a tragic accident during the war between China and the Western powers (the Boxer Rebellion) where a large number of works were lost.
Pair of decorative or welcome panels, reversible
Material: Carved and lacquered wood
Period: Late 19th century
Origin: China
Good condition for its age and use
Dimensions: 160 x 50 x 2 cm.
Shipping of the product will be paid by the buyer according to dimensions, weight, and destination. We will contact you to manage it and agree on the budget. Shipping costs include professional tailor-made packaging; and personalized shipping, with tracking number and warranty.
Seller's Story
- ABOUT US - Fragonard Interiors is a company with experience for more than 30 years, with a team of experts specialized in antiques, design pieces, works of art and interior design projects.
We always seek excellence and originality in each of the pieces, chasing as much customer satisfaction as possible.
By giving a new life to the pieces and works of art, we manage to perpetuate their soul and activate a circular economy of objects.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: fragonard_interiors
The packaging is professional and adapted to each piece, with tracking number and shipping insurance. 100% AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY CONTROL. Each item sold is analyzed, studied and authenticated by experts.
WORLD DELIVERY We ship to all countries served by international courier service providers such as DHL, UPS ...
You can also arrange for yourself to pick up at our physical location.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
China
Material
Chinese lacquer, Wood
Height
160 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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