A SERPENTINE-INLAID 'HUANGHUALI' FRAME AND PHOTOGRAPH OF TANG ZHAOYI AND WU TINGFANG 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |

the rectangular frame serpentine with an arched upper border, comprising four openwork panels carved with birds and a flower basket amidst floral scrolls set between huanghuali borders and with a huanghuali back panel and attached stand, the photograph with Tang Zhaoyi standing by a seated Wu Tingfang (2)

The stone portion made from four panels. The top and bottom panels each once broken into three sections and repaired. Overall with multiple scattered short cracks and minor chips. The stone translucent with scattered inclusions. The bottom and top rails of the wood frame once repaired. The wood with wear and scratches overall. The folding stand at the back is loose. The back panel likely not original, and with splits and minor losses around the edges. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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