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

Name: Chinese Watercolor Painting Pith Paper Workers Framed Gilt Glassed Qing 19th C
SKU: INV5493
Price: 119.40 GBP
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£119.40

Inventory Code: INV5493

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

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5493

Object: Framed painting

Material: Watercolour on pith paper, glazed gilt frame

Origin: China

Period: Qing Dynasty

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Two workers beside a blue brick structure, one carrying a woven basket.

Mark: No visible signature. Malvern Arts label to the reverse of the frame.

MEASUREMENTS

Frame Height: 12.0 in / 30.5 cm

Frame Width: 10.8 in / 27.5 cm

Frame Depth: 1.6 in / 4.0 cm

Painting Height: 4.1 in / 10.5 cm

Painting Width: 3.0 in / 7.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – The painting shows age-related toning and scattered brown spotting, particularly towards the upper left. Colours remain strong, with no obvious major tears visible in the photographed area. The mount has some discolouration and small surface marks. The gilt frame shows rubbing, scratches and small losses to the finish, with wear to the backing tape. Condition assessed from the photographs through the glazing. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Chinese watercolour painting on pith paper, dating to the 19th-century Qing period, depicting two workers engaged in an everyday task. One figure leans over a circular vessel set into a blue brick structure, while the second stands behind carrying a woven basket at shoulder height. Rich blue clothing contrasts with warm rust and cream tones, with fine detailing to the faces, basket and brickwork. Presented behind glass in a gilt frame with a pale blue mount decorated with geometric gold and blue lines. The frame and mount are later additions.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

The appeal of this small painting lies in its detailed occupational subject and vivid colours. The carefully rendered clothing, basket and working equipment provide several points of interest, while the broad decorative mount gives the miniature scene a substantial framed presentation.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.