Bird and Peonies - Silk, Unknown - China - 20th century
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A silk painting titled Bird and Peonies from China, dating to the early–mid 20th century, measuring about 45 × 40 cm and framed, in fair condition with original authenticity, signed with calligraphy and the artist's seal.
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Bird and Peonies on Silk
Chinese School, early–mid 20th century
Signed with calligraphy and artist's seal
Ink and colors on silk
An elegant Chinese bird-and-flower painting depicting a colorful songbird perched upon a flowering branch of white peonies. Executed in delicate ink and color on silk, the composition exemplifies the traditional Chinese hua niao (bird-and-flower) genre, a subject celebrated for its balance, symbolism, and refined naturalism.
The artist combines meticulous brushwork with subtle tonal washes to render the bird's green and russet plumage, while the luxuriant peony blossoms are depicted with finely layered petals and soft gradations of color. Set against an unadorned silk ground, the composition achieves a harmonious balance between detailed observation and restrained elegance.
Peonies have long symbolized prosperity, honor, and beauty in Chinese art, while birds often represent harmony and good fortune. The combination creates a scene of serenity and auspicious symbolism characteristic of traditional decorative and scholarly painting.
The work bears an inscription and red seal in the lower right and is presented under glass in a later decorative frame.
Medium: Ink and colors on silk
Origin: China
Date: Circa 1920–1950 (possibly earlier)
Signature: Inscribed and sealed lower right
Framed dimensions: Approximately 45 × 40 cm
Condition: Appears well preserved within frame; not examined outside frame.
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NO RESERVE
Bird and Peonies on Silk
Chinese School, early–mid 20th century
Signed with calligraphy and artist's seal
Ink and colors on silk
An elegant Chinese bird-and-flower painting depicting a colorful songbird perched upon a flowering branch of white peonies. Executed in delicate ink and color on silk, the composition exemplifies the traditional Chinese hua niao (bird-and-flower) genre, a subject celebrated for its balance, symbolism, and refined naturalism.
The artist combines meticulous brushwork with subtle tonal washes to render the bird's green and russet plumage, while the luxuriant peony blossoms are depicted with finely layered petals and soft gradations of color. Set against an unadorned silk ground, the composition achieves a harmonious balance between detailed observation and restrained elegance.
Peonies have long symbolized prosperity, honor, and beauty in Chinese art, while birds often represent harmony and good fortune. The combination creates a scene of serenity and auspicious symbolism characteristic of traditional decorative and scholarly painting.
The work bears an inscription and red seal in the lower right and is presented under glass in a later decorative frame.
Medium: Ink and colors on silk
Origin: China
Date: Circa 1920–1950 (possibly earlier)
Signature: Inscribed and sealed lower right
Framed dimensions: Approximately 45 × 40 cm
Condition: Appears well preserved within frame; not examined outside frame.
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Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
Material
Silk, Unknown
Height
40 cm
Width
45 cm
Title of artwork
Bird and Peonies
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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