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: INV5085
Price: 200.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£200.00

Inventory Code: INV5085

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

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5085

Object: Framed watercolor painting

Material: Watercolor on pith paper, glass and wood frame

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Court lady in elaborate robes standing in a garden with trees and flowers

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 13.8 in / 35.0 cm

Width: 10.6 in / 27.0 cm

Picture Height: 9.1 in / 23.0 cm

Picture Width: 6.1 in / 15.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – The painting presents well with age-related toning, light staining, minor surface marks and natural imperfections to the delicate pith paper. The frame and mount show minor age-related wear and marks. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely detailed 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolor painting on pith paper depicting an elegantly dressed lady standing in a garden setting. She wears richly ornamented robes in deep purple, blue, yellow and white, with delicate gilt-colored patterns and carefully rendered hair ornaments. Flowering plants, stylized trees, a decorative garden wall and tiled pavement create an attractive architectural setting around the figure. The delicate facial painting and vivid costume details demonstrate the precise workmanship associated with Chinese pith painting. Presented behind glass with a wide cream mount and traditional wood frame.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese pith paintings were produced extensively during the Qing Dynasty, particularly in the 19th century, and were prized for their brilliant colors and exceptionally fine detail. Portraits and figural studies of elegantly dressed Chinese women remain particularly desirable for their documentation of period costume, ornament and decorative traditions.

NOTES

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