Wall Art

A fine set of four Chinese lacquer wall panels, each decorated with applied hardstone and composition inlay depicting auspicious motifs. The scenes feature vases filled with flowers such as plum blossom, lotus, and chrysanthemum, alongside scholar’s objects including censers, brush pots, scrolls, peaches, and fruits. The backgrounds are finished in a dark lacquer with gold geometric latticework and deliberate crackle effect, framed in original hardwood surrounds with metal hanging fittings.

The (right) painting depicts a female figure in a similar seated pose on a matching chair, wearing a green robe with phoenix motifs (symbolizing the empress, virtue, and femininity) and an elaborate headdress featuring phoenixes and jewels. The calligraphy also appears to read "唐太宗. She was known for her intelligence, humility, and influence on court politics; she authored a book on women's conduct and helped temper Taizong's decisions. Such pairs often represent emperor-empress duos in ancestral or historical portraiture, emphasizing harmony and imperial legacy.

A horizontal painting depicting blooming peonies in multiple colors with a pair of elegant birds perched beneath. Includes calligraphy and artist's seal. Mounted in a slim black lacquer frame with traditional hanging hardware.

A rectangular textile piece with delicate embroidery on a light silk background. The textile features subtle traditional Chinese patterns and is presented under glass in a wooden frame.

A vertical framed panel featuring three traditional ink bamboo paintings. The brushwork emphasizes texture and movement, mounted on golden silk matting. One of a matching pair.

A matching pair of wall-mounted lanterns with dark carved wooden frames in a pagoda-inspired outline. Each lantern is inset with painted glass panels, decorated with traditional Chinese motifs including landscapes, flowers, and birds. Red silk tassels with gold thread bindings hang from the lower sections, echoing the design of hanging lanterns used in domestic and celebratory settings. Mounted directly to the wall, these lanterns serve both functional and decorative purposes, casting a warm ambient light while showcasing painted artistry.

A tall rectangular wall mirror framed in dark wood with a carved faux bamboo motif. The top panel features a raised decorative carving of bamboo stalks and leaves, adding a touch of traditional Chinese artistry.

A set of four framed silk paintings, each depicting elegant courtly ladies in traditional attire within garden and pavilion landscapes. Painted on silk with fine detail, the works are mounted with patterned silk borders and housed in dark wooden frames with a faux-bamboo design under glass. Themes include women in conversation, strolling, and engaging in leisure pursuits.