Vintage Franklin Mint 'The Awakening of Spring" on silk - Wei Tseng Wang

For enthusiasts of authentic 1980s Chinoiserie: "The Awakening of Spring" by the artist Wei Tseng Yang. This piece was released in the early 1980s by the renowned Franklin Mint (Franklin Gallery) as part of a popular "Four Seasons" series.

Although this series was produced in larger quantities for the consumer market at the time, it remains a sought-after vintage item due to its unique material: a screen print on pure silk. The natural texture of the silk gives the Chinoiserie scene—featuring a peacock and blossoming magnolia branches—a soft, subtle sheen that shifts with the light in the room.

The piece remains in its original, untouched condition: housed in the signature deep, wooden Franklin Mint frame, complete with a double mat (passe-partout) and the authentic seal and hanging wire on the back.

• Artist: Wei Tseng Yang (includes the artist’s "chop" or seal in the lower-left corner)
  
• Publisher: Franklin Mint / Franklin Gallery (c. 1981–1983)
  
• Technique: Screen print on pure silk (silk lithograph)
  
• Dimensions: 44 x 78 cm (including frame)
  
• Condition: The silk and the mats are in excellent condition, with no water stains or discoloration. The colors remain beautifully preserved. The frame and the back show normal, minor signs of wear consistent with an item over forty years old (please see photos).

Due to the delicate nature of this piece, this beautiful artwork is available for collection only, in Blaricum.