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Chinese "Birds and Peony" Ink and Color on Silk Painting, Qing Dynasty, China

$1,950

£1,490.88

€1,717.19

CA$2,732.55

A$3,050.63

CHF 1,598.49

MX$37,342.74

NOK 20,300.78

SEK 19,141.06

DKK 12,815.57

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A charming Chinese "Birds and Peony" painting, ink and color on silk, framed and glazed, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China. The delightful and colorful painting features a scene of a pair of long tailed birds perched on a rocky outcrop. The brightly colored birds are framed by a lush surround of blossoming peony. The large blossoms of white, blue, pink and red complementing the plumage of the birds quite nicely. Above the long tailed birds, a pair of plump swallows flit overhead, while a single butterfly dances in the corner. One fascinating and interesting thing to note is that upon closer inspection the artist's underdrawing and preparatory sketch is still visible. Chinese paintings are full of symbolism and meaning, with each bird and flower conveying specific wishes or blessings. Here, the pair of long tailed birds symbolize a wish for a long life (double longevity), while the pair of swallows espouse a desire for a harmonious home. While butterflies are symbols of beauty and freedom, the single butterfly hovering over a large peony blossom can also be interpreted as the union between man and wife. Finally, peony are celebrated for their beauty and represent wealth and honor. Reading the painting as a whole, it conveys wishes to a married couple for a long and harmonious life and a home filled with wealth and honor. The painting retains much of its vibrant color, with the reds, greens, blues, and white standing out especially well against the neutral tone of the silk. Framed in a dark hardwood frame with a silk mat, and glazed. A pair of hanging hooks to the top and a hanging wire to the back. Provenance: Private Texas family collection, collected in China in the 1910's

Dimensions:

Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Qing (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Hardwood,Metal,Silk,Glazed,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

late 19th century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In overall very presentable condition. Some toning to the silk. Possible restoration to the top right corner. One horizontal line through the painting.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894740492382

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