Lot #78: Elizabeth Brownd "Asian Elements III" Framed Fine Art Print - Large 32.5" x 26.5"

Elizabeth Brownd "Asian Elements III" Framed Fine Art Print - Large 32.5" x 26.5" Up for auction is a beautifully preserved, large-format framed decorative fine art print titled "Asian Elements III" by renowned decor artist Elizabeth Brownd. This elegant Chinoiserie-style collage features a timeless blend of traditional Eastern motifs, including a prominent blue-and-white floral porcelain vase centerpiece, a decorative hanging knot tassel, subtle botanical overlays, and a background textured with Classical Chinese calligraphy. The piece comes beautifully mounted in an ornate, heavy gold-leaf style composite frame that perfectly complements the artwork's warm, antique aesthetic. Item Details & Specifications Artist: Elizabeth Brownd Title: Asian Elements III Medium: High-Quality Offset Lithograph / Fine Art Decor Print Signature: Artist's signature ("Brownd") is clearly printed/plate-signed in cursive script in the lower-right quadrant of the artwork. Style: Chinoiserie / Asian Traditional / Transitional Home Decor Dimensions & Weight Total Framed Dimensions: 32.45" Width x 26.45" Height (Approx. 32.5" x 26.5") Estimated Print Size: 24" x 18" (excluding matting and frame thickness) Frame Profile: Thick, multi-tiered ornate gold/bronze metallic finish. 1. The Poetry Fragment (From the Book of Songs / Shijing) Several visible columns feature characters corresponding to ancient seasonal poems and traditional bridal blessings:"同歸" (Tóng guī): "Returning together" or "Going home together." This phrase is historically used in classical poetry to describe a bride traveling to her new husband's home or a deeply bonded couple sharing a lifelong path. "女子..." (Nǚ zǐ...): "A young woman / daughter...""鳴鵐" / "鳴鴝" (Míng wú / Míng qú): References to "the singing of birds" (specifically a type of bunting or thrush), which is a classical literary trope signifying the arrival of spring and changing seasons. 2. The Seasonal Calendar Fragment (From Ancient Records) Other vertical columns track the ancient lunar calendar, agricultural routines, and regional rituals:"九月在戶..." (Jiǔ yuè zài hù...): "In the ninth lunar month, [the insects] are by the door..." This is a direct excerpt from the famous ancient poem Seventh Month (七月), which documents the passage of time, changes in weather, and farming life through the seasons. "自其私..." (Zì qí sī...): "From one's private [lands/matters]... "Summary of Artistic Meaning The text is not meant to be read as a modern narrative. Instead, the artist selected these specific calligraphy blocks to evoke themes of harmony, the gentle passage of time, and traditional domestic blessings to visually complement the central blue-and-white porcelain vase. Condition Report Artwork: Excellent vintage/pre-owned condition. Colors remain vibrant with no signs of fading, moisture damage, or warping Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 32.5" x 26.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}