Below are some examples of the different design themes they offer in their collection.
The Antiquities Collection depicts either allegorical or historical scenes dating from as far back as the Tang and Qing dynasty (1200-1900 BC). They are painted in a special technique which creates a feeling of antique quality and beauty. The designs are well known around the world and can still be seen in museums in China and elsewhere. The designs include scenes of village life and ceremonial settings populated with detailed figures, while others depict beautiful and serene landscapes.
Town In Song Dynasty
Coutts Night Life of Han Xi Zai
The Chinoiseries Collection is a beautiful series of hand-painted wallpaper designs based on classical Chinese themes including floral and nature scenes which were traditionally used on screens and other decorative objects in China.The style of painting done today is in the same historical style that was used on the original wallpaper that was so popular in Europe starting in the late 17th Century, when these wallpapers were first exported from China.
Wisteria Rose Garden/Ground silk Trelliage
Calloway Garden
Fang Kuai Papers
When paper was first used for wallpaper, large sheets of paper were not yet available, so small pieces were joined together to create larger panels that could be painted with scenes and used as wallpaper. Paul Montgomery has re-created this antique effect by joining small pieces of paper together in the exact method once used, showing the overlap and lines of each hand-laid piece.
Well, I was going to share with you my favorite, but I can't choose! They're all so incredibly beautiful. I do love Treillage, Pacific (those blues!), and the grisaille Portobello. Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great company, and I hope to be able to work with them in the future. Great post. It is hard to pic a fav...but my eyes keep going back to the Wisteria.
ReplyDelete~Kate
Hi Peak of Chic
ReplyDeleteI agree with all your choices. Esp the grisaille Portobello!! I had a very difficult time doing this post to limit the amount I showed as they are all so stunning.
Hi GMG
I love the green Wisteria. It would be wonderful in many different rooms..powder, dining room, solarium, staircase,etc etc
possibilities are endless.
Patricia, these are gorgeous! I have to say Trelliage is my most favorite, though.
ReplyDeletePatricia - absolutely gorgeous! Just too beautiful for words - or choice. George Cameron Nash in Houston carries Gracie and they have it papered in their showroom. So, I have an idea of how beautiful the NW showroom must be...but still, the choices!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and very informative, as usual!
Joni
Hi Annechovie...Maybe there is some inspiration in Trelliage for a painting?
ReplyDeleteHi Cote
I also am going to do a post on Gracie wallpapers. It is carried at the Holly Hunt showroom in Chicago and they also had a wall papered and it was stunning. I hope to gather some pictures of scenic wallpapers and do a posting specifically on that also. If you have any pics for that post please send them my way.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI love Paul Montgomery's work, I have had his website in my "favorites" folder for some time now. He has a mural called "Florida Landscape" that is just breath-taking.
ReplyDeleteNice to see his work featured here!