#43 • Framed Asian Bird & Floral Painting on Silk

Part of 03/22/26 Antique Treasures & Vintage Collectibles Kalaheo (Kauai) Part 1 Auction (timed auction by Malama Auctions & Realty)

High bid $6.00

Status: Sold

A delicate Asian bird-and-flower painting on silk, beautifully presented in a decorative frame with patterned textile matting. The composition features a small songbird perched gracefully on a flowering branch surrounded by vibrant blossoms and soft blue-green foliage, a classic motif in traditional East Asian art. Executed on silk or fine textile, the painting displays the refined brushwork and subtle color layering associated with traditional Chinese and Japanese decorative painting. Bird-and-flower subjects—known as “huaniao” in Chinese painting traditions—have been a major genre for centuries, symbolizing harmony with nature, seasonal change, and the beauty of the natural world. The artwork includes vertical calligraphy and a red seal mark, common elements in East Asian paintings that often represent the artist’s signature or studio seal. These seals have been used historically as identifying marks in Chinese and Japanese artworks and can also serve as personal or artistic signatures. The piece is mounted with a patterned fabric mat and framed under glass, creating an elegant presentation suitable for display.