Lot #29: Vintage Asian Lacquer Folding Screen – 4 Panels – Hand-Painted Figures, Landscapes & Flora

Gorgeous four-panel vintage Asian folding screen featuring beautifully detailed painted scenes on a rich black lacquer-style ground. This striking decorative screen consists of four hinged panels, each decorated with elaborate East Asian-inspired imagery. The front features a continuous series of beautifully rendered scenes incorporating elegantly dressed figures, mountain landscapes, flowering trees, rocks, architectural elements, birds and botanical motifs. The individual figures and scenery are exceptionally detailed, with a sophisticated palette of muted greens, golds, ivory, pinks, rust and blue-grey against the deep black ground. The reverse of the screen is also decorated, featuring individual botanical and floral compositions including large blossoms, chrysanthemums and other flowering plants. This makes the screen particularly versatile as a room divider or decorative backdrop, as both sides have considerable visual appeal. The panels are framed with fine painted borders and connected with vintage metal hinges. The screen folds accordion-style for storage and can be arranged at various angles when displayed. A wonderful decorative piece for an eclectic, Asian-inspired, traditional or contemporary interior. It would also make a dramatic backdrop for a bedroom, dressing area, studio, dining space or display room. Condition: Vintage condition with some surface wear, scratches, scuffs and areas of finish wear consistent with age and use. There are imperfections to the edges and feet/panel bottoms, and the finish shows some age-related wear. Please examine photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Dimensions: Please add measurements once taken, preferably height width of each panel and total width when fully extended. Pickup category timeslot {A}