Mid-Century Chinese Coromandel Black Lacquered and Gilt Eight-Panel Screen

This exquisite circa 1850 English four-panel folding screen is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship and artistry. Folding screens, originally popularized in ancient China for displaying fine art, became highly sought-after in Europe for their functionality and decorative appeal. Crafted from durable mahogany wood, the frame features clean lines complemented by hand-carved spindles at the top, a hallmark of the era's design aesthetic. Square mirrors beneath the spindles add both practicality, allowing for dressing or spatial enhancement, and elegance. The true highlight of this screen lies in its hand-painted oil canvases, inspired by the style of renowned wildlife artist John James Audubon. Each panel showcases a different avian scene with remarkable attention to detail. The first panel depicts herons in a serene riverbed setting, their long legs and intricate feathers rendered with lifelike precision. The second panel features a pair of flamingos wading in a tropical landscape, their pale pink hues contrasting beautifully against muted grays and greens. The third panel captures egrets surrounded by cattails and grasses, their graceful forms echoing the natural curves of their surroundings. Above these larger panels, smaller square panels depict eastern bluebirds...

This exquisite set of Louis Vuitton luggage, dating from 1910 to 1930, represents the pinnacle of luxury travel and showcases the brand's renowned craftsmanship, making it a must-have for discerning collectors. Each piece features a hand-painted canvas monogram exterior embellished with interlocking L and V initials, quatrefoils, and flowers against a rich brown background. Solid brass hardware, reinforced corners adorned with embossed lozine trim. Each exterior and interior component is marked "Louis Vuitton” or “LV”. Each case has a label inside, a serial number on the inside, and a number stamped onto the lock outside. The Louis Vuitton shoe case...

Amazing Chinese export eight-panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting a heavenly scene of immortals and sky gods floating in ruyi clouds. The fascin...

Rare and unusual Chinese export eight panel lacquered coromandel screen depicting six beauties. The scene is bordered by a walled pavilion with pagodas and trees. The women appear to...