Lot #19: Mid-Century Japanese-Style Chinoiserie Egret Wall Panel (30" x 30")

Mid-Century Japanese-Style Chinoiserie Egret Wall Panel (30" x 30") **Description:** Elevate your interior with this exceptional, authentic mid-century modern Asian-export wall panel from the 1960s–1970s. This striking piece perfectly captures the iconic Hollywood Regency and Chinoiserie aesthetic of the era, showcasing a traditional Japanese-inspired composition of a graceful trio of white egrets (or cranes) nestled among stylized reeds. **Key Features:** * **Stunning Gold Leaf Background:** The artwork is set against a brilliant, highly reflective metallic gold leaf style surface that beautifully catches the light, accented by a soft, airbrushed color gradient of coral red and green at the base. * **Intricate 3D Texturing:** Features a distinctive raised impasto technique on the birds' feathers and fluffy reed seed heads, providing incredible tactile and visual depth. * **Cultural Fusion:** Combines traditional Japanese Edo-period motifs with the highly collectible mid-century Chinese export workshop techniques popularized by artists like Mi Chou. * **Ready to Display:** The back features a clean, matte black lacquered wood finish complete with its original, ornate top-mounted brass hanging brackets—proving this was manufactured specifically as a premium, standalone statement wall piece. **Specifications:** * **Era:** Mid-20th Century (Circa 1960s–1970s) * **Style:** Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie / Mid-Century Asian Export * **Subject:** Egrets / Cranes in Reeds * **Dimensions:** 30" H x 30" W (Perfect square accent size) * **Material:** Lacquered wood frame, textured mixed media on metallic gold leaf panel * **Hardware:** Two original top-mounted brass hangers included and intact * **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. Frame shows minor, age-appropriate surface wear/scuffs that add to its authentic mid-century character. The gold leaf artwork panel remains bright, highly reflective, and beautifully preserved. (Please review photos for exact condition details). **Perfect For:** Mid-Century Modern collectors, Hollywood Regency design enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a bold, texture-rich focal piece above a credenza, console table, or entryway. Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue E Pickup category timeslot {A}