
Four-Panel Chinese Ink and Color Folding Screen
This is a low-profile, four-panel folding table screen featuring a decorative painting of peonies and bamboo in the traditional Chinese 'mogu' (boneless) style. The panels are constructed with a wooden frame that supports a paper or silk substrate. The artwork displays a vibrant palette of pink, red, and white peony blossoms accented by dark green foliage and black ink-drawn bamboo stalks. On the far-left panel, there is a vertical column of Chinese calligraphy characters and a red seal mark, typically indicating the artist’s signature or the title of the work. The screen is finished with a wide silk or paper decorative border in a tan-gold hue. In terms of condition, the item shows significant signs of age and poor storage. There is prominent water staining and moisture damage, particularly visible as dark 'tide lines' along the upper-left panel. The paper is yellowed and brittle, with visible creasing along the hinges between panels. The surrounding environment suggests it has been stored in a cluttered area, potentially leading to further structural instability. Based on the style and materials, it is likely a mid-20th-century decorative piece intended for domestic use as a room accent or table topper.
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Estimated Value
$100 - $200
Basic Information
Category
Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts
Appraised On
January 12, 2026
Estimated Value
$100 - $200
Item Description
This is a low-profile, four-panel folding table screen featuring a decorative painting of peonies and bamboo in the traditional Chinese 'mogu' (boneless) style. The panels are constructed with a wooden frame that supports a paper or silk substrate. The artwork displays a vibrant palette of pink, red, and white peony blossoms accented by dark green foliage and black ink-drawn bamboo stalks. On the far-left panel, there is a vertical column of Chinese calligraphy characters and a red seal mark, typically indicating the artist’s signature or the title of the work. The screen is finished with a wide silk or paper decorative border in a tan-gold hue. In terms of condition, the item shows significant signs of age and poor storage. There is prominent water staining and moisture damage, particularly visible as dark 'tide lines' along the upper-left panel. The paper is yellowed and brittle, with visible creasing along the hinges between panels. The surrounding environment suggests it has been stored in a cluttered area, potentially leading to further structural instability. Based on the style and materials, it is likely a mid-20th-century decorative piece intended for domestic use as a room accent or table topper.
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