Lot #16: Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer & Mother-of-Pearl Relief Inlay Wall Panel, 12.5" x 36" – Mid-Century Chinoiserie

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer & Mother-of-Pearl Relief Inlay Wall Panel, 12.5" x 36" – Mid-Century Chinoiserie An exquisite mid-century Chinese export black lacquer wall panel featuring high-relief mother-of-pearl (nacre) shell inlay. This vertical panel beautifully depicts a traditional Springtime bird and blossom motif, a classic theme in oriental decorative arts. The artwork features a meticulously detailed pair of long-tailed songbirds interacting amid blooming narcissus (daffodils) and magnolias arising from behind a scholar’s rock. The entire scene is framed by an elegant, hand-painted gold geometric trellis (diaper-pattern) border. Fitted with a traditional brass hanging bracket at the top crest. Country of Origin: China Period/Date of Manufacture: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s) Style: Chinoiserie / Hollywood Regency / Asian Decorative Materials: Lacquered wood, carved iridescent shell inlay, gilt pigments Dimensions: 36.00" H x 12.50" W x 0.75" D (approx. 91.5 cm x 31.5 cm) Condition Report Condition: Very Good to Excellent (Vintage) Inlay Status: The mother-of-pearl relief elements are exceptionally intact. Incised feather and petal details remain sharp and crisp with brilliant, multi-colored iridescence. No noted missing pieces, major chips, or lifting to the shell. Surface & Lacquer: The black lacquer field retains a deep, reflective, high-gloss luster. Minor, negligible faint surface scuffs and edge wear consistent with age and gentle residential display. Structure: The structural wood backing is stable, completely flat, and free of warping, splits, or repairs. Brass hanger is securely attached Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 12.5" x 36" Pickup category timeslot {A}