Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Birds Framed Glossy Glassed Qing 19th C

Name: Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Birds Framed Glossy Glassed Qing 19th C
SKU: INV4787
Price: 85.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£85.00

Inventory Code: INV4787

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Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Birds Framed Glossy Glassed Qing 19th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4787

Object: Framed Pith Paper Painting

Material: Watercolor on pith paper, wood frame, glass

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Two birds perched on flowering branches with blossoms and foliage, finely painted in naturalistic colors

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 10.0 in / 25.5 cm

Width: 12.0 in / 30.5 cm

Depth: 0.6 in / 1.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – The pith paper shows expected age-related toning, small creases, edge losses, and minor surface imperfections. The frame has light scuffs and wear consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely executed Chinese export pith paper painting depicting two birds perched among flowering branches.
The delicate watercolor work displays careful attention to feather detail and botanical elements, characteristic of 19th century Canton export art.
Presented behind glass in a later burl wood style frame with white mat.
An attractive decorative and collectible example of traditional Chinese pith paper painting.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese pith paper paintings were produced primarily for the export market during the Qing Dynasty, especially in Canton.
Their vibrant colors and detailed natural history subjects remain highly sought after by collectors of Chinese export art and decorative antiques.

NOTES

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