Lot 577: Chinese Bird & Flower Painting, Signed, Framed

Description

Description:

A gouache and watercolor painting on silk depicting a songbird perched on a flowering branch beside blooming iris and weathered rockwork, executed in the gongbi (fine-line) tradition with precise ink outlines filled with detailed color washes. Signed "少軒" (Shaoxuan) in black ink lower right, accompanied by a red seal mark. The composition follows the long-established Chinese bird-and-flower (huaniaohua) genre, pairing songbirds with seasonal blossoms as a symbol of harmony and renewal. No auction records were located for an artist working under this signature, suggesting this is likely a skilled studio or decorative-market painting rather than a documented, named fine artist. Comparable unattributed Chinese silk bird-and-flower paintings in this style are widely found in the decorative art market, with attributed/documented examples commanding meaningfully more. Matted and framed under glass in a wood frame.

16" x 13 3/4"

Condition Report:

Silk and painted surface appear in good condition with even, consistent coloring throughout and no visible foxing, staining, or losses. Frame and glass appear intact with light wear consistent with age and handling.

Keywords: Chinese silk painting, gongbi bird and flower painting, songbird painting, Chinese watercolor on silk, Asian decorative art, framed Chinese painting, signed Chinese art, huaniaohua painting, iris and songbird art, vintage Chinese wall art

Dimensions: H: 15", W: 17.5"