Dressing Screen, Four-Panel Chinoiserie with Painted Figures, Vintage, Antique
Sale
$ 1,340.45
Regular price
$ 1,656.96
Beautiful Dressing Screen, Four-Panel Chinoiserie with Painted Figures, Vintage, Antique!!
Title: Four-Panel Chinoiserie Dressing Screen with Painted Figures – Asian Motif Folding Room Divider, 64" x 72"
Description: Decorative four-panel folding dressing screen featuring a striking Chinoiserie-inspired design with painted female figures set within ornate scrolling foliate borders. Each panel depicts a woman in traditional Asian attire engaged in quiet moments of daily life, framed within arched reserves surrounded by elaborate stylized botanical motifs in gold and green tones.
The screen reflects the long Western fascination with Asian decorative arts, particularly the Chinoiserie style that became fashionable in Europe and America from the 18th century onward. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, folding screens with romanticized Asian imagery were widely produced for interiors influenced by Victorian and Art Nouveau decorative tastes, offering both practical room division and decorative appeal.
Executed in painted wood panels with hinged construction, the piece folds easily and can be used as a room divider, dressing screen, or decorative accent behind seating or in a bedroom. The richly patterned surfaces and figural scenes make it an eye-catching addition to eclectic, traditional, or Asian-inspired interiors.
Condition: Good vintage decorative condition with some scuffs and wear to the edges consistent with age and use. Please review photos carefully for overall condition.
Dimensions:
Height: 64 inches
Width (fully extended): 72 inches
Four folding panels
A decorative and versatile Chinoiserie-style screen that captures the enduring Western appreciation for Asian artistic themes while providing practical function in the home.
Seller: Old Europe Antiques Home Furnishings
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. Sold as decorative, no guarantees are made regarding working condition.36o26
