"Pair Of Oval Wooden Frames With Mother-of-pearl Inlays, Vietnam, Late 19th – Early 20th Century"
Pair of oval frames in solid wood, decorated with an exceptionally fine mother-of-pearl inlay. Each mother-of-pearl plate, finely engraved, forms a refined decoration of birds among bamboo and delicate flowers. The work is of great precision, with clean and regular details, and the mother-of-pearl captures the light, offering magnificent iridescent reflections. Work of a Vietnamese workshop from the end of the 19th century, illustrating the remarkable mastery of the artisans of Hue and Saigon in the art of mother-of-pearl marquetry. Decorative pieces of great elegance, ideal for holding portraits or paintings and enriching a collection of Asian art. Dimensions: 21 x 29 cm