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

Name: Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Lady Official Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C
SKU: INV5082
Price: 120.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£120.00

Inventory Code: INV5082

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

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5082

Object: Framed watercolor painting

Material: Watercolor on pith paper, glass and wood frame

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Standing Chinese court lady in richly decorated formal robes

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 11.6 in / 29.5 cm

Width: 9.4 in / 24.0 cm

Picture Height: 5.5 in / 14.0 cm

Picture Width: 2.4 in / 6.0 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – The pith painting has visible horizontal splitting and smaller cracks, with age-related toning, spotting and minor surface wear. The wooden frame has numerous scratches, scuffs and losses from age and use, and the reverse backing shows wear and losses. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely detailed 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolor portrait painted on delicate pith paper. The standing lady is shown wearing elaborate formal dress with a deep purple robe richly decorated with colorful floral motifs, contrasting orange sleeves, layered lower garments and a long beaded necklace. Her ornate headdress and jewelry add further detail to the composition. The portrait is presented within an arched mount bordered with blue textile trim and gilt-colored edging, set behind glass in a substantial dark wood frame. The vivid palette and careful treatment of costume give the work considerable decorative and period character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese pith paintings became an important form of export art during the 19th century and often recorded figures in traditional dress, occupations and social roles. Costume studies of finely dressed women are particularly attractive examples, combining delicate watercolor technique with detailed representations of Qing period clothing and accessories.

NOTES

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