Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Lady Concubine Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C

Name: Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Lady Concubine Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C
SKU: INV5083
Price: 120.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£120.00

Inventory Code: INV5083

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Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Lady Concubine Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5083

Object: Framed watercolor painting

Material: Watercolor on pith paper, glass and gilt wood frame

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Court lady beside a red pedestal table with floral fan and vase of flowers

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 12.0 in / 30.5 cm

Width: 10.0 in / 25.5 cm

Picture Height: 9.1 in / 23.0 cm

Picture Width: 6.7 in / 17.0 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – The delicate pith painting shows age-related toning, staining, creasing and visible splits or cracks, with minor surface marks and wear. The gilt frame has rubbing, scratches, small losses and general wear consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A colorful 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolor painted on delicate pith paper, depicting an elegantly dressed court lady beside a bright red pedestal table. She wears layered robes in vivid blue, green, pink and gold tones and holds a circular floral fan. A tall blue vase containing flowering stems stands prominently on the table, creating a striking contrast with the red furniture. The detailed costume, jewelry and coiffure are characteristic of Chinese figural pith paintings produced during the Qing period. Presented behind glass with a blue inner border and an ornate gilt frame decorated with raised floral ornament.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese pith paintings were particularly popular during the 19th century and are collected for their finely rendered figures, brilliant colors and detailed records of Qing period costume and domestic life. Figural compositions featuring elegantly dressed women, furniture and decorative objects are especially representative of this distinctive export painting tradition.

NOTES

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