Lot #94: Vintage Chinese Paper-Cut Shadow Box Wall Art – 4-Panel Bird & Flower Motif (22.5" x 7")

Vintage Chinese Paper-Cut Shadow Box Wall Art – 4-Panel Bird & Flower Motif (22.5" x 7") Type: Traditional Chinese Paper-Cut Art (Jianzhi) Format: 4-Panel Panoramic Shadow Box Display Subject: Classic "Bird and Flower" (Hua-Niao) Motifs Medium: Layered, hand-cut fine paper and silk elements on tan paper backing Framing: Matte-finished brown wooden shadow box frame with crisp white multi-window matting Overall Dimensions: 22.5 inches x 7 inches (approx. 57 cm x 18 cm) Description & Key Features Up for auction is a striking vintage Chinese paper-cut shadow box artwork, beautifully preserved in a panoramic 4-panel configuration. This intricate piece features meticulous hand-cut layers of delicate paper and fine silk fabric, arranged to create a subtle three-dimensional depth within the frame. The artwork features a classic progression of avian and botanical symbolism across four separate viewports: Panel 1: A regal peacock nestled alongside a vibrant pink peony flower and an organic purple scholar's stone, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Panel 2: A detailed songbird with a distinctive red throat patch perched near a blooming chrysanthemum branch and a swirling golden rock formation. Panel 3: A colorful pheasant/songbird interacting with soft pink floral clusters and textured rock work. Panel 4: A vivid reddish-pink songbird nestled deep within rich red peony blossoms and emerging flower buds. The colorful, textured cut-outs are beautifully offset by a natural, warm tan paper background. The panoramic horizontal format makes this a highly versatile and elegant accent piece, perfect for mounting above a doorway, on a gallery wall, or over a mantel. Condition Report Artwork: Excellent vintage condition. The paper-cut elements remain vibrant, crisp, and firmly attached with no visible tearing, fading, or moisture damage to the delicate cut layers. Background & Matting: The tan background paper and the structured white mat board are clean, uniform, and free of foxing or staining. Frame: Solid black wood frame shows minor, superficial surface scuffs consistent with age/handling, which do not detract from the overall display. (Please see auction photos for exact condition details). Estimated Era: Mid-to-late 20th Century Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 22.5" x 7 Pickup category timeslot {A}