A richly decorated three-panel folding lacquer screen from 19th-century Kashmir, each panel crowned with a scalloped arch and adorned with finely executed floral motifs characteristic of the region’s luxuriant lacquer tradition. The central and upper sections of each panel are densely painted with flowering branches in shades of red, gold, and yellow set against a gilt-flecked ground, framed by narrow borders filled with complementary floral patterns.
The lower panels feature intricately carved openwork skirting with interlacing vegetal designs, adding depth and ornamental refinement to the composition. The reverse of the screen is painted in a uniform deep red, typical of Kashmiri lacquer furniture.
Hinged for folding and display, this elegant screen combines decorative artistry with practical form, exemplifying Kashmir’s mastery of lacquerwork during the 19th century. Its striking colours, detailed ornamentation, and architectural silhouette make it a standout piece for interior design or a collector of Indian decorative arts.
105.4 x 120cm.
Provenance: Christie’s 6 October 2008, Lot 106
