Bidspirit auction | Japanese Mixed Metal Peony &

Japanese Mixed Metal Peony & Bird Relief Art, Signed - This is a framed Japanese mixed metal relief art piece depicting a bird perched on a branch alongside two blooming peonies and a bud. The artwork features contrasting metals, with the background having a textured, shimmering appearance, while the bird, flowers, and foliage are rendered in various tones and textures. The peonies are depicted in shades of pink and yellow, with the leaves in darker metallic tones with lighter outlines. The piece is signed with partially legible Japanese characters and a red seal mark in the lower right corner. The artwork is presented in a gold-tone frame with a fabric mat. Japanese Chokin art, specifically a mixed-metal plaque featuring traditional East Asian botanical motifs, Chokin art involves carving into copper plate and gilding the surface with layers of gold and silver using hand tools and acids to create the detailed, textured surface. The piece features a small bird perched on a branch among blossoming peonies, a popular motif in Japanese art known as kacho-e (bird and flower genre). Peonies symbolize riches and honor in Asian culture DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 11.50 inch / 29 cm Length 14 inch / 35,5 cm DIMENSIONS without frame: Height 5.50 inch / 14 cm Length 8 inch / 20,2 cm Shipping: Basel Auction House will refer local third-party USA and international shippers. Purchase pick up available upon request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Basel Auction House shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview the item. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.