Step into a world where tradition and artistry converge, as we explore the Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Table Screen. This striking piece of history stands as a testament to the elegance and refinement of Chinese scholarly decor, drawing us into its rich narrative through finely carved dual panels — each telling a story of its own.
Emerging from the eminent periods of the 18th to 19th century, the screen echoes the grandeur of the Qing Dynasty. Emulating the Qianlong period's aesthetics with profound precision, this piece is enveloped in cultural significance, inviting scholars and collectors alike to admire its ceremonial beauty.
Fashioned with the meticulous layers of cinnabar lacquer enveloping a sturdy wood core, its deep red hue dazzles in both light and shadow. This screen is a symphony of craftsmanship, with no indication of modern machine work, seemingly a relic of human touch and expertise.
Exquisite as it may be, it carries the whispers of time — minor surface wear on its base, hints of restoration, but free from conspicuous modern damage. Such subtleties contribute to its Very Good condition grade, a critical factor for discerning collectors evaluating its potential worth.
The enigma of authenticity pervades, earning a 60% confidence rating due to the seamless coloration and pristine condition, challenging the true narrative of this artifact. With an auction estimate ranging between $5,000 to $12,000, it leaves us entranced, contemplating whether this screen is indeed a silent guardian of the past — or an artful illusion. We thank you for your keen interest in this captivating piece.
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Item Report
Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Table Screen
清代剔红漆屏风
By:Unknown (Workshop production, Qing Dynasty)
Style:Qing Dynasty, Cinnabar Carved Lacquer
Origin:China
Materials:Cinnabar lacquer, wood core
Age:18th-19th century (Qing Dynasty, likely Qianlong period or later)
Condition:Very Good (minor expected surface wear, some light infill or small chips at foot may be present, no major losses seen)
Value:$5,000–$12,000 (if confirmed as Qing Dynasty with good condition; value can drop substantially if later or a high-quality reproduction)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible reign mark or artist inscription in the provided images.
Date:2025-07-23 12:54:24.804708
Description:
This is a finely carved cinnabar lacquer table screen from the Qing Dynasty, featuring two detailed panels. One side displays a landscape scene with scholars in a garden pavilion, trees, rocks, and a fenced courtyard; the other side features birds among blossoming flowers and rocks. The stand and frame are also carved with intricate scrollwork and floral motifs, indicating a high level of craftsmanship. The cinnabar lacquer is deeply carved, exhibiting the traditional Chinese technique of layering and then carving lacquer to reveal detailed designs. The proportions, subject matter, and complexity of carving are consistent with decorative table screens used by scholars and collectors during the Qing period.
这是一件精美的清代剔红漆桌屏，双面雕刻精细。一面描绘了文人庭院中的园林景致，树木、岩石与围栏院落，充满生活气息；另一面则刻有鸟语花香与奇石的图案。底座和边框同样雕饰有卷草花纹和花卉，工艺精湛。剔红漆工艺厚重，雕刻深邃，展现出中国传统漆器的层层堆漆后深雕技艺。整体比例、题材和雕刻复杂度均与清代士人或藏家案头陈设用屏风相符。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly decorative and collectible example of Qing dynasty cinnabar lacquerwork. The carving is both deep and refined, with motifs closely aligned to those favored in the Qianlong period, though similar work continued into the late Qing and Republic period. No obvious modern tool marks or anachronistic motifs, meaning if authentic, this is a desirable scholar's object. However, many good-quality replicas have appeared since the 20th century, so caution is warranted regarding full authenticity.
这是一件具有极高装饰性和收藏价值的清代剔红漆工艺品。雕工深邃细腻，题材与乾隆时期风格密切相关，但类似作品在晚清及民国时期亦有延续。暂未见明显的现代切割或异时代题材，如果为真品，是一件颇受欢迎的文房陈设。但须警惕当代高仿品众多，故真伪仍需进一步鉴定。
Individual Images:
The high-detail image confirms the deeply carved cinnabar work with traditional themes: one side scholar's scene with rocks
pine
bamboo
pavilion; the other displays birds and blooming peony branch. Side view shows thickness and layered lacquer
with no evidence of recent carving or modern machine marks. Feet show some wear. The back panel is equally well-finished
a sign of high-quality production. The overall even coloration may indicate oxidation or careful preservation; close inspection or UV light could help verify age more definitively.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation is provided with these images.
Condition:
Very Good (minor expected surface wear, some light infill or small chips at foot may be present, no major losses seen)
Identification Score: 95%
The carving style, subject matter, and overall construction are strongly consistent with Qing Dynasty cinnabar lacquer table screens. No features point toward another era or type.
雕刻风格、题材和整体结构均与清代剔红漆桌屏高度吻合，未见其他年代或类型之特征。
Authenticity Score: 60%
A word about fakes.. The field of Chinese cinnabar lacquer is rife with 20th-century and even contemporary forgeries. While the piece exhibits many qualities of period work, including deep carving and classic motifs, there is slightly even coloration and no clear signs of lacquer age shrinkage or significant wear in the high spots, raising some concern. Absence of obvious tool marks or synthetic shine is promising, but without handling or scientific tests (such as core analysis or IR imaging), absolute authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Looks promising but not definitive.
关于赝品的说明：中国剔红漆器领域充斥着20世纪以来及当代高仿品。本品具备不少时代特征，如深刻和典型题材，但漆色较为均匀，表面高点缺乏明显的年代收缩或自然磨损，令人稍感疑虑。未见明显机械刻痕或合成漆光泽，具有正品潜质，但未经过现场把玩或科学检测（如芯材检测或红外分析）难以百分之百确认。外观较有希望，但需谨慎结论。
Image Memory Note
The object is a freestanding double-sided Chinese carved red lacquer (cinnabar) table screen, approximately rectangular with a fitted base of ornate design. One main panel depicts a garden scene: two scholars in flowing robes seated before a tree and a rocky outcrop, near a traditional tiled-roof pavilion, surrounded by bamboo and stylized fencing; detailed patterning is present on the ground and building. The reverse panel features two birds on blossoming branches and a large peony, above a rock formation. Borders and base are accented with floral-scrollwork. Side view shows significant lacquer thickness. No visible reign marks, inscriptions, or numeric signatures. Minor expected surface wear, especially on feet/base, but no visible large losses or repairs. Color is a classic cinnabar red, uniform across the piece. Decorative motifs and themes align with 18th–19th century works.
该器物为中国双面剔红漆案头桌屏，长方形主板及雕刻底座。一面描绘文人庭院景致：两文士对坐，身旁为苍劲老树和山石，近有亭阁、竹林及栏杆，地面与建筑均饰有细密花纹。背面为花鸟牡丹纹饰，两只鸟立于花枝之上，牡丹与奇石相配。边缘及底座均饰卷草花卉纹。侧面可见厚重漆层。图片中未见落款、印章或铭文。器表仅有轻微磨损，主要在足部，未见明显修补或大面积缺损。全器呈均一剔红色，纹饰与题材均符合十八至十九世纪标准。
Keywords
Qing dynasty, cinnabar lacquer, table screen, carved lacquer, Chinese art, scholar's object, 18th century, China
清代, 剔红, 桌屏, 雕漆, 中国艺术, 文房, 十八世纪, 中国
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