Friday, September 4, 2009

Chinoiserie Art for the Home


I am often asked about Chinoiserie artwork for the home. I have had wonderful luck on eBay and at thrift stores and flea markets. Here is a little tour of some pieces in my home to get you started. None were expensive, but I love them all. Above, a pair of botanicals from a calendar with black and gold frames that add a subtle Chinoiserie look. A tip-Cavallini makes the most beautiful art calendars in the world-perfect for framing. Below, an antique Chinese silk fragment found on eBay that I had matted in silk and framed in gold bamboo.


One of a pair of camellia botanicals I have framed in black and gold in my powder room.


A pair of junk ships painted on silk I found on eBay.


A recent oil painting thrift store find.


Four camellia botanicals framed in gold bamboo in my dressing room.


A flea market find.


I really like this antique oil painting I found on eBay-I love pagodas.


A large Chelsea House oil I bought at a going out of business sale.


I just got these in the mail yesterday-a pair of hand painted on silk Chelsea House paintings on eBay.


16 comments:

  1. What lovely pieces, Beth! Have a wonderful holiday wknd.

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  2. I love the flea market and eBay finds; especially the painting with the pagoda....we are definitely of the same spirit...and BTW, could I move into your Garden Shed?? LOL

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  3. In love with the bamboo frames! I like when you post pictures of things from your home!

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  4. Anne-Thanks and have a great long weekend.

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  5. Kit-Thanks-I love the pagoda painting too-one of my favorites. You're welcome in my shed anytime-LOL!

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  6. Kitty-Thanks. Gold bamboo is definitely my "go to" for framing in a Chinoiserie style.

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  7. Beth you have amassed lovely finds. My favorite has to be one of yours, the ebay find that looks like they are dining under a tent. All of them are terrific finds you lucky girl.
    Happy weekend to you ~

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  8. Dumbwit Tellher-Thanks. Have a lovely weekend too.

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  9. so many great finds!!!! WANTING A FEW OF THEM FOR MYSELF!!! ;)

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  10. I love, love, love the flea market find of the little guy carrying a large something against the blue and white toile!

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  11. Lauren-Thanks-there are more out there. BTW, I was at Lucketts yesterday-great fun.

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  12. What fun. Even the fleas in Georgetown are interesting. With your love for Chinoiserie and turquoise, you need to consider adding a print of Monet's La Japonais: Mrs. Monet in blond wig and glorious kimono that drapes like a fan across the canvas. The original is at Boston FA museum. My first sight made me gasp. I see you in pink wellies, in the rain at the Georgetown market with mission focus, snapping up these little lovelies with great glee!

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  13. Home Before Dark-A wonderful painting and a wonderful museum. My husband is from Boston and I love going to the Boston Fine Arts Museum. I do enjoy the Georgetown Flea Market. I will be meeting Eddie Ross at a diner party next week and may learn some of his pointers.

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  14. I love all your selections -- they're so personal. I also love how you've framed so many of them in gold bamboo.

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  15. Averill-Thanks. I always like the look of gold bamboo.

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