Folding screen - Wood - Gemstone reliefs

This screen, although conceived with a Japanese aesthetic, clearly belongs to the artisan tradition of the second half of the 20th century, when lacquerware — the lacquered wood — regained prominence as a domestic decorative object and as a collectible. Its presence imposes a blend of sobriety and exuberance: the wooden frame, coated with layers of polished lacquer, creates a deep, brilliant background that serves as a stage for the reliefs that animate it.

Each panel is organized like a small autonomous scene, yet all dialogue with one another. In the upper part, ornamental vases work in relief stand out, with a modeling that seeks real volume and not just appearance. From them spring meticulous floral compositions, elaborated with inlaid gems: small pieces of semiprecious stone, carved glass, or mineral materials that provide flashes, textures, and a play of light that changes according to the observer’s position. The flowers, though stylized, preserve the botanical delicacy characteristic of Japanese art: curved petals, fine leaves, stems that seem to tense with life.

In the lower area, the motifs become more intimate and symbolic: small decorative objects, vessels, gardening elements, or ritual utensils, all treated with the same relief technique and restrained polychromy. The whole conveys a sense of balance between the natural and the ceremonial, between contemplation and craft.

One of the panels — the one in need of restoration — preserves all its pieces, which is a fortune. Although the relief may be detached or the lacquer may have cracks, the fact of having each original fragment allows a respectful intervention: repositioning, reintegrating, restoring continuity to the surface, and recovering the harmony of the whole without the need to add foreign materials. In a screen of this type, where every detail is designed to dialogue with light, careful restoration not only repairs but also revives the aesthetic intention of the craftsman.

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