Vintage Four-Panel Polychrome Floral Folding Screen with Scalloped Accents

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This four-panel folding screen is a vivid celebration of botanical artistry rendered in delicate polychrome paint over a finely crackled … Read more This four-panel folding screen is a vivid celebration of botanical artistry rendered in delicate polychrome paint over a finely crackled ground. Each of the four slender panels stands on a lightweight wooden frame and is joined by unobtrusive brass hinges, allowing fluid adjustment from fully extended to a gentle arc. The gently scalloped tops of each panel echo traditional Chinese screen silhouettes, lending a soft architectural rhythm to the composition.

Within the generously scaled borders—lined in a mint-green geometric pattern—bursts of blossoms, buds, and fluttering butterflies are meticulously hand-painted in tones of coral, rose, teal, and gold. The crackled ivory background accentuates every brushstroke, imparting an aged patina that attests to decades of quiet service. You’ll notice the subtle variations in line weight and pigment saturation, hallmarks of artisanal craftsmanship rather than mechanical reproduction.

Versatile in scale (approximately 64″ W × 72″ H) and weight, this screen can define an intimate seating area, serve as a backdrop for a console table, or stand alone as a sculptural focal point. It pairs equally well with minimalist modern décor—where its intricate pattern becomes a textural counterpoint—as with richly layered interiors, where its vintage charm harmonizes with antique furnishings. Whether used to divide space or simply to introduce a flourish of color and lore, this Chinese floral screen brings both practical flexibility and poetic allure to any room. See less