This striking late 20th-century Chinese lacquer screen is a beautifully decorative piece, combining traditional motifs with bold, vibrant colour. Set against a deep black lacquer ground, the front is richly adorned with finely painted birds perched amongst flowering branches, peonies, and stylised rockwork. The composition flows elegantly across all four panels, creating a continuous garden scene filled with movement and life.

The vivid palette—turquoise blues, soft pinks, jade greens, and warm yellows—contrasts dramatically with the dark background, giving the piece a strong visual presence. Birds, often symbolic of harmony and happiness in Chinese art, are depicted in graceful poses, while blossoming branches evoke themes of renewal and prosperity.

The reverse offers a more understated aesthetic, featuring delicate gilt line drawings of birds, foliage, and natural forms. This subtle decoration allows the screen to work equally well in a quieter interior setting or when viewed from either side.

A highly versatile decorative piece, perfect as a room divider or as a statement backdrop, blending traditional Chinese artistic language with a more modern, mid-century decorative appeal.

• Origin: China
• Date: Circa 1970s
• Materials: Wood with black lacquer and hand-painted decoration
• Design: Four-fold screen with continuous bird and blossom landscape
• Motifs: Birds, peonies, flowering branches, and garden elements
• Reverse: Gilt line drawings of birds and floral motifs
• Condition: Good vintage condition with minor age-related wear
• Dimensions: W145 x D2.4 x H83 cm approx
  Per Panel: W40 x D2.5 x H83