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Four-Panel Screen with Crackled Surface and Hand-Painted Poetic Calligraphy

$3,200per item
£2,417.75per item
€2,770.01per item
CA$4,465.04per item
A$4,866.66per item
CHF 2,572.96per item
MX$58,585.39per item
NOK 32,657.30per item
SEK 29,940.07per item
DKK 20,692.13per item
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About the Item

This vintage four-panel Chinese folding screen features an expressive arrangement of large-scale calligraphy across a finely aged surface. Each panel is hand-painted with flowing black ink characters in vertical columns, accompanied by multiple red seals that serve as both signature and stylistic punctuation. The inscriptions appear to reference poetry or classical literature, written in a refined yet spontaneous brush hand that draws the eye from top to bottom. The surface of the panels is finished with a parchment-toned crackle effect, lending a sense of texture and age to the piece. Golden borders at the top and bottom enhance the sense of formality and provide subtle contrast to the bold inkwork (the video shows them the best). The panels are substantial in scale and appear to be mounted on a solid wood framework beneath the calligraphic surface. Whether displayed standing or mounted, this calligraphy screen offers a commanding visual presence. It functions not only as a decorative object but as a tribute to the visual power of written language in Chinese art. Ideal for interiors seeking a cultural statement piece with understated elegance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition details and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN2840 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863945503572

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