Four-Panel Cinnabar Red and Black Lacquered Screen with Gilt Chinoiserie Motifs

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This richly detailed four-panel screen showcases a striking palette of cinnabar red and deep black, adorned with an array of … Read more This richly detailed four-panel screen showcases a striking palette of cinnabar red and deep black, adorned with an array of finely painted chinoiserie motifs in gold, cream, and soft earthy tones. The piece is composed of twelve decorative vignettes—each framed in scrolling cartouches that alternate between floral still lifes, birds, and imagined landscapes with traditional pavilions and courtly figures.

The floral panels depict delicately rendered blossoms, birds, and vessels with intricate gilt brushwork and hand-colored highlights. In contrast, the central architectural scenes introduce a sense of narrative, with stylized clouds, tiled roofs, and figures engaged in conversation or quiet contemplation. Each medallion is outlined in decorative borders inspired by traditional latticework and floral scrolls, lending rhythm and structure to the composition.

With its high-contrast color scheme and theatrical surface crackle, this screen functions as both an ornamental statement and a storytelling device. Ideal as a focal point in a living room, study, or behind a bed, it brings an element of opulence and artistic craftsmanship to any interior. See less