Antique Hand Painted Chinoiserie Wallcovering Panel: C19th England
This antique wallcovering panel showcases a striking black and red Chinoiserie pattern, featuring traditional Asian-inspired motifs such as pagodas, figures in boats, bridges, pavilions, and peacocks.
The visible surface texture—marked by fine cracks, uniform horizontal creases, and minor surface distress—strongly indicates that this is a canvas-backed or paper-backed mural.
Made to mimic black lacquer this hand painted and embossed leather wall hanging panel, likely dating from the 18th or 19th century, features a repeating figural landscape with pavilions, figures, and peacocks.
Hand-painted decoration on dark leather or lacquered paper/canvas substrate, characteristic of European "japanning" or Chinese export screens adapted for wall decoration.
Measurements:
55cm wide x 99cm long
Condition:
Shows distinct age-related wear, flaking, and loss along the edges and bottom borders, consistent with historic wall hangings or repurposed screen panels.