{"product_id":"hand-painted-vintage-chinese-brush-siolk-painting-box-set-of-4","title":"Vintage Chinese Silk Painting Album — Set of 4 Hand-Painted Botanical Leaves in Original Folio Box, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese Gongbi tradition — meticulous court-style brushwork, every petal and insect rendered with the precision of a botanical illustrator — reached its commercial peak in the mid-twentieth century, when sets like this were produced for export and gifted as treasured keepsakes. Four loose silk leaves, each hand-painted with mineral and organic pigments directly onto tightly woven natural silk, each bearing a calligraphy signature and carved red cinnabar seal stamp. The kind of thing that was carefully wrapped and put away, and has emerged decades later in exactly the condition it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four leaves follow the classical Bird-and-Flower (\u003cem\u003eHuaniao-hua\u003c\/em\u003e) tradition: magnolia branches paired with cherry blossoms and butterflies; camelias detailed with microscopic stippling along the pollen anthers; wild rose flora balanced by a deep teal butterfly. Each composition pairs precise botanical anatomy with symbolic meaning — magnolia for nobility and purity, peony for prosperity and high status. The silk itself is framed with a cream-white damask fabric border inlay, and each leaf is mounted on stiff paper card. The complete set is enclosed in its original silk-tied cloth presentation folio with calligraphy title label and red decorative seals — a rare survival intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (Republic of China \/ early People's Republic era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 散装小册页 — Loose Collection of Fine Miniature Album Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete set of 4 botanical silk leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral and organic pigments on natural silk, cream-white damask border, stiff paper card mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-brushed calligraphy signature and carved red cinnabar seal on each leaf; dual-language backstamp: 手绘画 \/ HAND-PAINTED \/ 中国制造 \/ MADE IN CHINA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 24 cm × 29.5 cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolio box dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5 cm × 31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The silk painting surfaces are pristine — no splitting, no water bleaching, no pigment degradation. Mild foxing and natural ambering visible on the exterior paper and fabric mount borders only, consistent with mid-century paper materials and entirely expected for the age. The silk paintings themselves are unaffected. Original folio box intact with calligraphy label and seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of direct sunlight to preserve the mineral pigments. Avoid humid environments. Handle the silk leaves by the card borders only — do not touch the painted silk surface. Store flat in the original folio when not on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked Australia Post shipping with signature on delivery and transit insurance included. This piece will be carefully and securely packaged to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42611222216750,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ChineseBoxedSetSilkPaintings11.jpg?v=1785733629","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/hand-painted-vintage-chinese-brush-siolk-painting-box-set-of-4","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}