Faux Bamboo Paintings

Antique Pair of Chinese Pink Botanical Dogwood Watercolors in SilverFrames A lovely antique pair of Chinese watercolor wall hangings of dogwood trees with peonies, butterflies, and ...

Gorgeous original Painting on canvas that appears almost to be pencil with its delicate stokes. Framed in an incredible gilt faux thick bamboo frame with dimensional linen matting. W...

A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. Each panel is beautifully framed in a simulated bamboo frame. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. A superbly decorative and rare set of four Chinoiserie wallpaper panels, exquisitely hand-painted with exotic birds and butterflies in the garden, on a pale pink background. In faux bamboo frames. China, Canton, Qing dynasty, early 19th century. Why we like them The exquisite quality of decoration and the miraculous state of preservation for a decorative artwork on paper make these panels a truly rare find. The subtlety of colours, bold yet not garish, lend a 'noble' look to the piece. History Such luxurious items were popular in England during the height of fashion for oriental exoticism, called chinoiserie in Europe.  The young Prince of Wales (future King George IV) was often described as having a wildly extravagant taste in decorating his palaces. As early as 1801, the Prince had been completely taken by Oriental tastes and began to expand his existing Brighton retreat. Having been presented a gift of Chinese wallpaper, he ordered a Chinese Gallery to display the new paper. The 162-foot long room was contrived of painted glass decorated with flowers, insects, fruit and birds. The Prince's desire for additional structures in the Oriental manner resulted in commissioning the fashionable architect John Nash and the designer Frederick Crace...

Historically significant group of three watercolors on paper depicting Escambia Bay Florida as it was before development. Signed by noted American artist Joy Postle...

Set of 8 Asian Chinese (19th century) gouache paintings of traditionally clad figures framed in modern gilt faux bamboo frames.