Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Ladies Chess Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19C
£96.40
Inventory Code: INV5494
Object: Framed painting
Material: Watercolour on pith paper, glazed gilt frame
Origin: China
Period: Qing Dynasty
Date: 19th Century
Decoration: Five ladies gathered around a gaming table, wearing brightly coloured robes
Marked: No visible signature
Measurements:
Frame Height: 9.6 in / 24.5 cm
Frame Width: 7.7 in / 19.5 cm
Frame Depth: 0.5 in / 1.2 cm
Painting Height: 8.9 in / 22.5 cm
Painting Width: 6.9 in / 17.5 cm
Condition:
FAIR (3/5) - The pith paper has several visible splits and tears, including a long vertical split through the lower central area and further damage towards the lower left, with a section missing at the bottom left corner. Age-related toning, scattered spotting and some surface creasing are present. The gilt frame shows rubbing and surface wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
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DESCRIPTION
Chinese watercolour painting on pith paper, dating to the 19th-century Qing period, depicting five ladies gathered around a table playing a board game described as Chinese chess. Two seated players face one another while companions watch, with a standing attendant holding a red tray and white teacup. Their robes are painted in rich orange, green, yellow, pink and blue, with finely detailed borders, jewellery and floral hair ornaments. Blue stools and an elaborate red patterned carpet complete the colourful interior scene. Presented behind glass in a narrow, textured gilt frame.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
The detailed group composition offers particular interest through its depiction of leisure, dress and domestic furnishings. The expressive faces, intricate textile patterns and strong colours give the painting considerable decorative appeal despite the visible fragility and damage to the pith.
NOTES
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