Late 20th Century Maitland-Smith Style Chinoiserie Painted Wood Panel Art Extra

A long tall beautiful rectangular framed Chinese silk tapestry. A lovely addition to any wall. This tapestry portion of this piece is framed inside of a gold bamboo wood frame. The t...

Large 30" x 40" Original Signed Oil Painting on Canvas of a Boutique of Flowers in a Vase - Signed by the artist "Sammie", also signed again on the back Sammie 2008. Local Nashville ...

Elegant 18th / 19th century hand-painted French or Italian Chinoiserie panel. Panel features colorful branches filled with exotic birds, flowers, butterflies, and Asian characters an...

We kindly ask that you read the entire description, as we strive to provide comprehensive technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. This frame encloses a canvas cutout from an antique oil painting and is particularly unique and distinctive. It was recently crafted by a Florentine Master cabinetmaker whose workshop is located in the most charming and vibrant district of Florence, San Frediano, renowned for its artisan shops that produce entirely handmade works. The Master used carved and shaped wood to replicate the appearance of bamboo, employing a technique known as "faux bamboo." This process involves using durable woods, such as maple or oak, that are intricately carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The "faux bamboo" technique has a history that dates back several centuries and gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, eras marked by a fascination with exotic and Oriental design influences. This technique was particularly associated with the Chinoiserie style, an artistic movement inspired by Chinese art and aesthetics. At the time, real bamboo furniture...