Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Warrior Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C

Name: Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Warrior Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C
SKU: INV5078
Price: 100.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£100.00

Inventory Code: INV5078

Object: Framed watercolor painting

Material: Watercolor on pith paper, glass and frame

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Standing military figure with drum, baton, sword and red banner

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Height: 15.6 in / 39.5 cm

Width: 12.6 in / 32.0 cm

Picture Height: 10.6 in / 27.0 cm

Picture Width: 6.5 in / 16.5 cm

Condition:
GOOD (4/5) - The delicate pith paper has age-related discoloration, spotting and a noticeable area of surface loss to the lower left, with other minor surface imperfections. The frame has scratches, small losses and general wear consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

A detailed 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty watercolor painting on pith paper depicting a standing military figure or attendant. He is shown carrying a drum and baton, with a sheathed sword at his side and a red inscribed banner rising behind him. The costume is finely rendered in white, red and blue, with careful attention to the facial features and military accessories. The vivid pigments and precise figure painting are characteristic of Chinese pith paper works produced during the Qing period. Presented under glass with a blue inner mount and dark frame.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Chinese pith paper paintings were particularly popular during the 19th century and were produced in considerable variety for the export market. Military figures, trades, costumes and scenes of everyday life were among the subjects recorded by artists, making surviving examples appealing documents of Qing period material culture.

NOTES

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