Four-Panel Gilt Black Lacquered Screen with Deer and Floral Motifs

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A vintage Chinese four-panel screen, richly decorated in gilt and lacquer with imagery of deer moving gracefully among flowering vines. … Read more A vintage Chinese four-panel screen, richly decorated in gilt and lacquer with imagery of deer moving gracefully among flowering vines. Each panel is arranged in rectangular reserves, the designs outlined and worked in low relief to give subtle depth and texture. Against the dark lacquered ground, the gilded deer stand luminous, framed by curling stems and blossoms rendered with delicate detail.

The screen carries a quiet, rhythmic cadence: repeated motifs that shift gently from panel to panel, like variations on a theme. The worked lacquer surface, with its finely incised outlines, adds a tactile quality, while the patina of age lends warmth and character. The interplay of glowing gilt against black ground creates both drama and refinement, allowing the screen to command attention without overwhelming a space.

Whether placed as a freestanding partition or mounted as a wall piece, it brings atmosphere and elegance. Its balance of structure and ornament makes it adaptable to traditional interiors and equally compelling as a statement accent in contemporary settings. See less