Six-Panel Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer Folding Floor Screen

This is a large-scale, six-panel folding floor screen featuring a multi-dimensional Chinoiserie landscape. The piece is constructed from wood panels finished in a deep black lacquer ground, embellished with intricate gold leaf or metallic paint detailing. The central composition depicts a continuous, expansive landscape across all six panels, featuring stylized mountain rockery, flowering trees - appearing to be cherry or plum blossoms - and various avian figures in flight and perched. Surrounding the central scene is a formal border with repeating scrolling floral and vine motifs, characteristic of traditional Chinese decorative arts intended for the export market. Each panel is supported by small integral feet. The artwork displays a textured, raised application technique, possibly coromandel or a thick lacquer build-up, giving the figures a relief quality. The color palette is dominated by the contrast between the dark background and the shimmering gold-toned imagery. Regarding condition, there is visible surface wear including fine craquelure and some blistering of the lacquer finish, particularly on the central panels, which suggests age and exposure to environmental fluctuations. The hinges appear intact, though minor wood loss or chipping typically found at the corners of such vintage pieces is likely present upon close inspection. The craftsmanship reflects a high level of decorative detail typical of mid-20th-century revivals or earlier export pieces.