Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a large and beautiful architectural open work and high relief panel carved from a single piece of wood then painted with a light gold wash. The panel is vertically orientated with an intricate tree trunk and flowers contained in a rectangular form with a phoenix bird at the top, monkey scampering downwards, and another bird at the base. Throughout are naturalistic leaves, many-petalled peonies, and a lustrous gilt on the red-brown wood that highlights everything subtly. The phoenix is wonderfully dynamic: perched at an angle and opening his beak appearing to scold the mischievous monkey. The mythical phoenix is also called the "feng huang," and the etymology of the name is derived from "emperor." The phoenix will only appear in times of prosperity and peace, an auspicious being to adorn a building and usher in fortune! Size: 11.5" L x 3.5" W x 41.5" H (29.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 105.4 cm

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000

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#170076

  • Condition: Losses to periphery of center on verso, not very discernable from front and does not affect overall presentation. Stable pressure fissures and large fissure to lower end on verso. Chips and abrasions high pointed areas. Fading of gilt and nice weathered patina throughout.

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