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Fine 19th Century Chinese School Watercolour - Portrait of a Female Courtier

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About the Item

A very fine Chinese School portrait of a female courtier, beautifully executed in watercolour with further details carefully picked out in gouache. The portrait was acquired as a pair, with the companion portrait also listed for sale on our website. The 19th century work has been beautifully housed in an antique rosewood frame with internal slip and glazing. On pith paper.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The pith paper shows fine splits, holes, and rippling. The picture frame & glazing offers some protection to the fragile paper. Some discolouration & staining to the substrate due to fluctuations in light and humidity. Light dirtying to the glazing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sg7791stDibs: LU881314938682

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