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Chinese Watercolors of Exotic Fruit on Pith Paper
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The Chine trade watercolors are of fine quality and depict various exotic fruits including pineapples, lychees, finger citrus and orange amongst others. Now framed with a thin gilt frame and cream mat with a green inner bezel.
China Trade watercolours although produced as early as the late 18th century, enjoyed the height of their popularity in the 1840s and '50s. Travels to China were difficult and expensive, and those from the West that could afford to make the journey did not wish to return empty-handed. Similar to the Grand Tour of the Continent, China was one of the ultimate elite destinations and anything of quality that was brought back immediately became status symbols. Watercolours, available in a variety of subjects and quite handsomely bound, were a popular choice not only due to their aesthetics, but also because of the ease of which they could be carried; large oil paintings and bulky ceramic objects did not lend themselves well to transport.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 8
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
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