B'nai Israel Jewish Center – BIJC 2018 Auction
Auction Ends: Jun 3, 2018 09:00 PM PDT

Art

Framed Antique Chinese Cork Carving

Item Number
320
Estimated Value
300 USD
Opening Bid
100 USD

Item Description

Artist unknown.

Framed size - 12” x 26” 

The Cork Picture (Ruanmu Hua) originated in 1900 and is the art of making pictures with the bark of trees like the oriental oak. The cork is cut, carved and arranged into pictures. This bark had a light and soft texture, fine grain, and a natural and elegant color, which is why it is called “cork.” From this came "cork painting," a unique folk art handicraft in the world.

This piece is a combination of cork carving and painted art.  A really lovely piece.

There is a water stain in the top left corner.

 

Donated By:

Tom Isaak

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