Chinese Export Flora and Fauna Gilt Coromandel Screen 8 Ft

A rich and dramatic Chinese Export folding six-panel double-sided coromandel screen executed in radiant gilt and lacquer. The front depicts a beautiful composition of twisting brown vines and leaves with clusters of red-to-purple grapes, interspersed with large white floral blossoms, slender bamboo shoots, blade-like grass, and several birds perched and in flight. The lacquered panels are incised and intricately decorated with natural color pigments. The hand-painted composition is imposed onto a brilliant gold leaf ground with a beautifully aged, variegated surface containing a warm reflective quality and tonal changes from hand-crafted construction and age. A fine lacquer and gilt border lines the screen. The reverse side is lacquered in deep black and decorated more sparsely in a classical hand-painted stye, depicting a weathered scholar's rock, tall bamboo stalks, low grasses, small flowers, and a pair of birds. The screen stands on rectangular legs fitted with patinated brass foot caps. The screen works beautifully as a room divider, art display, statement accent piece, or to anchor a room with warm color. Each panel measures 16" wide for a total width of approximately 8 feet. From a grand estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 97"w x 0.75"d x 72"h

Circa: 20th Century, China    

Materials: Brass, Gold Leaf, Lacquer, Wood

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with strong joinery and solid construction. Good condition with light age-appropriate wear, including light surface marks and nicks, minor oxidation and toning, aged patina to brass feet, and variation from hand-crafted character.