Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Famille Rose Landscape Porcelain Plaque Table Screen with Hardwood Frame

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Dimensions: Height 37.5 cm (14.8 inches), Width 25 cm (9.8 inches), 19th century. Condition and Provenance: Overall excellent. The antique hardwood frame is sturdy with a rich patina and natural wood grain. The famille rose porcelain screen has a smooth surface and clearly visible painted decoration. The screen is securely mounted within its original wooden frame. Provenance: Private collection, Washington, D.C., USA. Description: This porcelain screen is an exquisite piece of scholar's study furniture, featuring an antique hardwood frame with burl panels and exquisite mortise and tenon joinery. The supports are decorated with cloud patterns on both sides, and the lower section has two drawers with original wooden handles. The base is decorated with traditional ruyi cloud patterns. The deep patina and elegant wood grain give this piece a dignified and elegant quality, typical of classical Chinese scholar's study furniture. The base is decorated with traditional ruyi cloud apron patterns. The rectangular famille rose porcelain panel depicts a continuous landscape scene with figures. The composition is exquisite, with distant mountains rising in layers, their light and shadow subtly contrasting; the central peak stands majestically, its brushstrokes lively; riverside dwellings, verdant pines, and autumn leaves dot the scene. Two scholars chat and laugh by the river, a small boat glides slowly across the water, and a wooden bridge spans the mountains, creating a rich and tranquil scene of a Jiangnan countryside. This work seamlessly integrates painting, poetry, calligraphy, and seal carving. The brushstrokes are delicate, the colors soft and elegant, fully demonstrating the artistic spirit of traditional Chinese landscape painting. The work is meticulously assembled from a complete wooden structure and exquisite porcelain panels, reflecting the refined taste of an ancient scholar's study.

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