Painted Gold Lacquer Flower and Bird Bookcase (1 pair)
︎︎ USD 26,000
Although the design of this cabinet is simple, the woodworking craftsmanship is exquisite. The front and side panels of the cabinet are joined using concealed tenons, maintaining a cohesive and unified appearance. Inside, there are alternating light and dark wood strips or shelves, and the internal strips of the cabinet doors are rounded. The frame of the cabinet and the edges of the door panels are adorned with full-rounded nail heads.
This artwork is first and foremost On the surface panels, the art of gilding on wood is employed. First, hand-carving is performed to carve lifelike floral and bird patterns on the redwood furniture. Traditional techniques are then used to apply gold lacquer, with the pen or knife tip delicately engraved into the relief, creating a unique texture and pattern effect. The cabinet as a whole showcases exceptional skill in the art of gilding, with a strong sense of three-dimensionality and lifelike precision. The enhancement of depth is achieved within the flat surface.