Chinese shadowbox

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Castelli, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Castelli

    Castelli Active Member

    Hi everyone,

    I bought this recently as I really like it for myself. I wonder what is the value of it? I searched online and the prices vary so much, I am not any wiser.
    Thanks in advance.

    PS. Have not put shadowbox.jpg it on the wall yet, waiting for someone to put proper hooks as very heavy.
     
    Castelli, Mar 2, 2019
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  2. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    I don't know about the value, but was wondering what the picture is made of. Paper? Silk material? Shells? Something else?

    It is very pretty.
     
    Figtree3, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Probably shells. Have a pair in a vertical format that I could not sell for even $30.00. Ended up pulling them rather than mark them lower. :(
     
    verybrad, Mar 2, 2019
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  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Was able to hunt up pics of my pair. About 3' tall. Paid $5.00 each for them.

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    verybrad, Mar 2, 2019
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  5. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    They are colorful -- that is nice. :)
     
    Figtree3, Mar 2, 2019
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  6. Castelli

    Castelli Active Member

    Figtree3, they are shells. I found out the shadowbox dates from 1940/50.
     
    Castelli, Mar 2, 2019
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