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China Trade Watercolor & Gouache Set of Twelve Paintings of Fruit & Flowers

About the Item

Superb quality painting! China Trade Watercolor & Gouache on pith paper, Set of twelve paintings of fruit and flowers, Circa 1850-1860 The set of twelve China trade watercolor still life paintings, each different and of the finest quality, depict groupings of different fruit surrounded by flowers with gilt edging to the surrounding French marbled matte with a surrounding band of variegated marble. Dimensions: 14 1/2 inches high x 18 1/2 inches wide x 3/4 inc deep; Sight: 7 inches high x 10 1/2 inches Old Graham Harrison Framing labels on reverse.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great condition. Pith is very susceptible to damage and here the condition is great with very minor tears in a couple of locations that do not in any way detract from the beauty or value of the paintings.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY9339-cirr1stDibs: LU861019593382
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