Contemporary Monumental Natural Landscape Stone Screen with Red Shore Lake Reflection Design and Rosewood Frame
专场: Asian Art Auction (Part II)
拍品描述
Dimensions: 87.5 cm long × 33 cm wide, 24.9 kg; approx. 34.4 × 13.0 inches, 54.9 lbs; 21st century. Condition and Provenance: Overall excellent condition. The mahogany frame is intact and sturdy. The stone surface retains its natural geological appearance; the original mineral colors, layered structure, natural textures, and organic cracks create a picturesque scene. Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Description: This imposing horizontal natural stone screen, framed in an exquisite mahogany frame, was designed for a large interior display. Measuring 87.5 cm long, 33 cm wide, and weighing 24.9 kg, its impressive size makes it ideal for luxury homes, tea rooms, galleries, and elegant clubs. It blends the beauty of natural stone, Chinese interior aesthetics, and collectible decorative value. The piece features a finely crafted rectangular mahogany frame with a simple and elegant design. The thick wood grain, deep brown tones, smooth polished surface, and simple lines create a refined and elegant atmosphere, while simultaneously making the natural rock formation the visual focus. The frame securely encases this massive stone slab, ensuring its protection while also reflecting the style of traditional Chinese literati mounting. This stone slab is a huge natural stone painting, formed over millions of years of geological deposition. The entire work is entirely composed of the natural crystallization and coloring of minerals such as manganese and iron, without any artificial painting, coloring, carving, or embellishment. Natural stone patterns and cracks run throughout the painting, blending seamlessly with the shoreline, trees, and landscape structure. The stone presents a rare symmetrical reflection: the red shoreline mirrors the tranquil lake surface. The soft pink and ivory geological layers at the top resemble a hazy sunset, while the delicate dark mineral textures hint at a distant, misty forest. The middle section forms a calm, blue-green lake surface, dotted with pale yellow minerals, creating an atmosphere of serene water and expansive views. The central section features a broad band of reddish-brown minerals, resembling a natural coastline. Dark, tree-like minerals grow upwards along the coastline, outlining a vivid forest silhouette. Below the coastline, the natural stone's texture mirrors the surrounding scenery perfectly, with the red coastline and dark trees extending downwards like a perfectly reflected lake. The sky, lake, coastline, forest, and reflections intertwine to create an extremely rare natural painting, possessing a strong sense of artistic balance. This magnificent screen is renowned for its grand scale, complete reflective composition, and elegant color harmony. The soft pink sky, red coastline, and tranquil lake create a poetic landscape painting comparable to traditional Chinese ink painting, where reality and reflection merge into one. The understated mahogany frame highlights the raw beauty of the stone while preserving its unadorned natural texture. As a large-scale literati-style stone screen, it not only adds an elegant touch to the spacious interior, but also embodies a perfect combination of geological beauty, Chinese cultural heritage, and artistic collection value.
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