Vintage Decorative Screen, Japanese, Hardwood, Privacy, Room Divider, C.1950

Our Stock # 18.8189

This is a vintage 5' 6" tall decorative screen. A Japanese, hardwood and glass privacy or room divider with hand-painted panels, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. 

• Striking example of Japanese iconography
• Displays a desirable aged patina - some marks commensurate with age
• Stout ebonised hardwood frame pleasingly heavy and robust
• Glass panels in very good order with clear, bright appearance

• Quartet of generously sized fabric scenes with hand-painted decoration
• Charming birds of paradise and storks presented upon a blush pink ground
• Cobalt blue ground to reverse accentuated with character marks and candle motif
• Gilt finished Greek key patterns contrast wonderfully against the black frame

• Of bi-fold form, the screen can fold flat in both directions or at right angles for room corners
• Lower front panel replete with relief dragon figures in shimmering golden tones
• Reverse presents an engraved and gilt finished mountain scene with pagoda and sail boat 
• Standing upon block feet with step cut aprons beneath each scene

This is a delightfully iconic vintage decorative screen, presenting hallmarks of Japanese and Oriental taste throughout. Ideal for use as a headboard or corner screen. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 117cm (46'')
Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')
Max Height: 167.5cm (66'')

Folded Width: 58cm (22.75'')
Folded Depth: 15.5cm (6'')
Folded Height: 167.5cm (66'')