#42A • Chinese Eight-Panel Hand-Painted Folding Screen

Part of Blue Gallery - Tools, Furniture, Knives, Estate Items (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $376.00

Status: Sold

Huge Chinese eight-panel folding screen, beautifully carved and hand-painted with traditional scenes depicting figures, architecture, landscape, and calligraphy. Each panel is adorned with lively depictions of daily life, architecture, and nature, bordered in matching motifs and with figural scenes across both the exterior and interior sections. Painted in muted tones, the panels are connected with sturdy metal hinges and supported with metal corner feet for stability. The calligraphic inscription adds a cultural and artistic highlight, emphasizing the authentic Chinese artistry. This screen provides a striking decorative accent and offers insight into scene painting typical of mid-20th century Chinese craftsmanship. Signs of wear and use consistent with age and function are visible. The folding design makes it a versatile statement piece for an array of settings. 94" tall and each panel is 18' wide making over 128" long. jrb.